Federal Mortgage LawsQuestion 10 of 400

Under the Homeowners Protection Act, private mortgage insurance (PMI) on a residential loan must be automatically terminated when the loan balance reaches what percentage of the original property value, assuming payments are current?

a.80% LTV
b.78% LTV
c.75% LTV
d.70% LTV

Explanation

The Homeowners Protection Act requires automatic termination of borrower-paid PMI when the loan-to-value ratio reaches 78% of the original value, provided the borrower is current on payments. At 80% LTV the borrower may request cancellation, but automatic termination is at 78%. Seventy-five and seventy percent are not the statutory thresholds.

Law Reference: Homeowners Protection Act

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