Mortgage Insurance Calculator — Calculate Your PMI Costs

Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Calculator

Calculate your Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) costs and understand when you can cancel it. Determine monthly premiums, total costs, and how long you’ll need to pay PMI based on your loan details.

Step 1: Loan Details

10%
6.5%

Understanding PMI

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is typically required when your down payment is less than 20% of the home’s value. It protects the lender if you default on the loan.

Step 2: Borrower & PMI Details

0.8%
Adjust based on your lender’s quote

When Can You Cancel PMI?

For conventional loans, you can request cancellation when your loan-to-value (LTV) reaches 80%. Lenders must automatically cancel PMI when LTV reaches 78% based on the original value.

PMI Calculation Results

Summary
Loan Comparison
Cost Breakdown

Estimated Monthly PMI Payment

$187
For a $315,000 loan with 10% down payment
Loan-to-Value (LTV)
90%
PMI Required Until
Year 8
Total PMI Cost
$14,976
Monthly Mortgage + PMI
$2,358

Loan Type PMI Comparison

Loan Type PMI Required Min Down Payment PMI Duration Notes

Monthly Payment Breakdown

PMI Calculation Formula

Monthly PMI = (Loan Amount × PMI Rate) ÷ 12

PMI is typically required until your equity reaches 20% of the home’s original value or current value (depending on the loan type and lender requirements).

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