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MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium)

FHA’s mortgage insurance charge. Consists of an upfront MIP (1.75% of the loan, typically financed into the balance) and an annual MIP (approximately 0.55%/year on 30-year loans with less than 10% down). Unlike conventional PMI, FHA MIP typically continues for the life of the loan when down payment is below 10%.

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Related terms

  • PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)Required on conventional loans with less than 20% down. Protects the lender — not the borrower. Typically 0.5–
  • Rate premiumThe additional interest rate paid for a non-QM loan above the conventional baseline. The premium exists becaus
  • Prepayment penaltyA fee charged if you pay off the loan early — either through a full payoff (refinance or sale) or, on some pro
  • APR (Annual Percentage Rate)The total cost of a loan including the interest rate, origination fees, discount points, and other lender char
  • Rate lockA lender commitment to hold a specific interest rate for a set period (typically 30–60 days) while your loan i

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