How do you want to learn about mortgage insurance?
The requirements for removing your mortgage insurance premium (MIP) or private mortgage insurance (PMI) depend on your loan. Keep in mind the best way to figure out when you can remove your mortgage insurance is to call us. Here are some general guidelines.
Canceling MIP on FHA loans
Depending on when you applied, FHA guidelines may allow for MIP to be canceled if you:
- Applied between January 2001 and June 2013: MIP will be removed when all 3 of the following conditions are met:
- You’ve maintained a good payment history without any 30-day late payments for the past 12 months
- When you reach 78% loan-to-value (LTV) based on the original value of your home
- You have paid MIP for at least 5 years since originating your current first mortgage
- Applied after June 2013: If your original loan amount was less than 90% LTV, MIP will be removed after 11 years.
- Closed between July 1991 and December 2000
- Closed before December 28, 2005 on a condo or rehabilitation loan
- Applied after June 2013 and your loan amount was 90% LTV or more
Call us at 1-800-357-6675 if you have questions about removing your MIP.
Canceling PMI
For loans covered by the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (HPA), you can request to have PMI removed when your balance reaches 80% loan-to-value (LTV) based on the original value of your home. If you're requesting to have PMI removed, you:
- Have to get a home value assessment through Wells Fargo (at your own expense) to confirm your home's value hasn't declined since closing
- Must not have had any 30-day late payments within the past 12 months
- Must not have had any 60-day late payments within the last 24 months
Otherwise, we'll automatically cancel it when your balance reaches 78% LTV if you're up to date on your payments.
If your home's value went up since closing, you may be able to cancel your PMI earlier, based on its current value. In some cases this can happen if you've made significant improvements to your home. You'll need to get a home value assessment to confirm its value. The guidelines don't apply to every loan so be sure to call us at 1-800-357-6675 to get the specifics on when you can remove your PMI. See our FAQs to learn more.
Customers in AK, MN, and NY may also have additional options for canceling PMI.
The guidelines don't apply to every loan so be sure to call us at 1-800-357-6675 to get the specifics on when you can remove your PMI.
