FinanceQuestion 72 of 100
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically required on a conventional loan when the:
a.LTV is 80% or lower
b.Down payment is at least 20%
c.Interest rate is fixed
d.LTV is greater than 80%
Explanation
PMI protects the lender when the borrower makes a down payment of less than 20%, meaning the LTV exceeds 80%. It can often be removed once sufficient equity is built. A 20% or larger down payment usually avoids PMI on conventional loans.
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