Mortgage Insurance Premium


Definition of "Mortgage Insurance Premium"

Renee Joseph
Renee Joseph Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

The upfront and/or periodic charges that the borrower pays for mortgage insurance. There are different mortgage insurance plans with differing combinations of monthly, annual, and upfront premiums.

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