when does pmi come off
The new PMI law looks at the 24 months prior to the PMI cancellation date (according to the amortization schedule). During the first 12-month period, the homeowner must not make a payment 60 or more days past due. During the second 12-month period, the homeowner must not make a payment 30 days or more past due.
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects the lender in the event that you default on your mortgage payments and your house isn't worth enough to entirely repay the lender through a foreclosure sale. Unfortunately, you foot the bill for the premiums, and lenders almost always require PMI for loans where the down payment is less than 20%.