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PMI Calculator (California)

Estimate your monthly PMI and see roughly when you can drop it as your loan pays down.

PMI applies to conventional loans with less than 20% down and is removable. FHA mortgage insurance works differently and often lasts the life of the loan unless you refinance. Estimate only.

How PMI works and how to remove it

Private mortgage insurance is added to conventional loans when you put down less than 20%. You can request cancellation at 80% loan-to-value and it auto-cancels at 78% based on the original schedule. Rising home values can also let you drop it early with a new appraisal. FHA loans use a different mortgage-insurance structure. See how to remove PMI in California.

Frequently asked questions

How much is PMI per month?

Roughly your loan amount times your annual PMI rate (often ~0.3%–1.0%) divided by 12. Enter your numbers for an estimate.

When does PMI go away?

On conventional loans you can request removal at 80% loan-to-value and it auto-cancels at 78% on the original schedule. Appreciation plus a new appraisal can remove it sooner.

Does FHA have PMI?

FHA has its own mortgage insurance premium (MIP), which often lasts the life of the loan unless you refinance into a conventional loan.

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