How do you want to learn about mortgage insurance?
How do I pay for MIP or PMI?
In most cases, the insurance premium will be added to your monthly mortgage payment. We'll keep the funds in an escrow account for you and pay the bills on your behalf when they're due.
How do I know if I have MIP or PMI?
- You may have MIP if you have an FHA loan, which is a type of government loan.
- You may have PMI if you have a conventional loan (non-government loan) and your down payment was less than 20%.
You can also sign on to Wells Fargo Online® and visit the Escrow Details page of your mortgage account to learn which type of mortgage insurance you have.
When can my MIP be removed?
Depending on when you either applied for or closed on your loan, your MIP may be automatically removed after a certain amount of time. Learn more about removing MIP.
When can my PMI be removed?
You may have options to cancel your PMI based on the original value of your home or by ordering a new appraisal. Learn more about removing PMI.
How do I find my home's original value or LTV?
Your home's original value is either the price you paid for it or the appraised value at closing, whichever is less.
To calculate your LTV, divide the amount you owe on your loan by your home's original value.
Do I need an appraisal to remove my PMI?
If you're requesting to have PMI removed when you reach 80% LTV through the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (HPA), you'll need a home value assessment (ordered through Wells Fargo) to confirm your home's value hasn't declined since the date you obtained your mortgage. It also takes into account any significant improvements you may have made to your property. Learn more about removing PMI. If you meet the requirements and want to request to have your PMI removed, please call us at 1-800-357-6675.
What may be considered a significant improvement?
Something that was not previously on the property. It may add extra living space, or be something that raises the home's value.
Examples may include:
- Adding a deck, garage, in-ground pool, fence, or in-ground sprinklers
- Finishing a basement
- Remodeling living space
- Flooring, siding, roof, or upgraded windows
