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PERSONAL FINANCE GLOSSARY


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Current TermPrivate Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Coverage provided by private insurers to protect mortgage lenders against loss if borrowers default on payments. Most lenders require borrowers to purchase PMI if down payments do not meet a designated minimum.