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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Those that would not be capable of buying a home can when mortgage insurance is implemented.   But those buyers are more risk for a Lender, so the mortgage insurance provides them protection, should the Borrower default.  Buying/financing with mortgage insurance involved can be a "win win" for both Borrower and Lender ... and housing markets too ..

Jun 01, 2017 11:54 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

In theory, it allows the borrower to make a lower downpayment.   The insurance protects the mortgagee in case of default.

In reality, mortgage insurance lines the pockets of the investors behind FNMA and FHLMC.

Jun 01, 2017 01:17 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It helps to get the loan.

Jun 01, 2017 02:34 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Ask Jason E. Gordon As far as I see it, it's just another expense as a buyer. But, a necessary evil to get the loan approved.

Jun 01, 2017 08:57 AM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends upon the terms and conditions of the insurance contract.

Jun 01, 2017 08:11 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Mortgage insurance protects the investor/lender on high ration loans. It does have a benefit for the borrower in allowing less downpayment and higher loan to value ratios than are more commonly required.

Jun 01, 2017 08:01 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Great question for a licensed mortgage broker...

Jun 01, 2017 06:26 PM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

See Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi answer.  He is mortgage expert.

Jun 01, 2017 04:37 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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If there is some claim to the property it will insure the lender and the borrower.

Jun 01, 2017 11:24 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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Do not give a hoot. Your question was be valid if the mortgage industry was regulated.  It sounds like your teaching material for studing exam is way dated. 

Jun 01, 2017 11:12 AM
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John Meussner
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#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

A deduction for a buyer, and the only thing allowing them to purchase with less than 20% down (even all those "10% down with no PMI" lenders are incorporating PMI into their rate), so it's a huge benefit to buyers without a large down payment.

 

To a lender, it's a security blanket, as they don't get fleeced in the instance of default.

Jun 01, 2017 10:18 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

lender only - they are planning on foreclosure on you at the closing.

Jun 01, 2017 09:56 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It depends on the type of mortgage:   Mortgage insurance is a security benefit for the lender and a requirement for the buyers to pay in order to secure the loan... depending on the down payment percentage.

Jun 01, 2017 09:41 AM
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Bob Crane
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Covers a lot of risk for the lender.

Jun 01, 2017 09:35 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Brian Burkhalter It allows buyers to put down less than 20% and protects lenders should the buyer default.

Jun 01, 2017 09:09 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Brian,

Corinne Guest, Managing Broker answered the question. A

Jun 01, 2017 08:27 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Mostly it protects a lender in case the borrow defaults on the loan.

Jun 01, 2017 11:55 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Listen to Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi - He knows what he's talking about!

Jun 01, 2017 09:37 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi answered your question

Jun 02, 2017 07:45 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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What Fred Griffin said.

Jun 02, 2017 05:59 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi nailed this one!

Jun 02, 2017 05:52 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Brian Burkhalter - well, lenders now trust the borrower with higher mortgage amount than otherwise they could qualify for.

Jun 01, 2017 11:00 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Does nothing for the borrower

Jun 01, 2017 07:24 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Benefits the lender if you default. Benefits the buyer if there is an issue with the deed. 

Jun 01, 2017 06:20 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
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Thank you Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi !!

Jun 01, 2017 05:13 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
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Borrower benefits because if it weren't available they likely couldn't purchase the home until they had 20% down payment mortgage insurance makes it possible to put down much, much less money when buying a house. The lender benfits from the security of the loan above 80% of the LTV in the event of the home buyer defaulting. need home buying or selling info in Northern Virginia? #ComeHomeVA

Jun 11, 2018 07:15 PM
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Scott Thompson
Columbia Mortgage Plus - Blue Springs, MO
Commerical Finance - Blue Springs, MO

It was intended to restore the lender in the event of a default as original GSE guidelines only went to 80%.

The better question at this point might be, What is Fannie Mae?

You would think insurance covering the borrower would be a requirement.  Gap insurance that pays your mortgage in event you are unable to.

I only know of one company that advertises this but they talk out of both sides of their mouths so hard I am not sure I recommend them.

 

Make it a Great Day.

 

Jul 01, 2017 12:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

It benefits the lender.  But I suppose it benefits the borrow because they need it to get the mortgage. -kasey

Jun 02, 2017 10:18 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It enables mortgage financing for many home buyers.

Jun 02, 2017 04:24 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Gene has your answer.

Jun 02, 2017 02:23 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Have one of the lender explain this.

 

Jun 02, 2017 12:06 PM
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Joe D'Agostino
NMLS# 729950 - Manahawkin, NJ
Mortgage Officer 46 years!

If you are talikg PMI / MIP it has no benefit to the borrower. This normally includes a Funding fee and in some cases (FHA) a monthly payment. It only protects the lender in deal with less then 20 % down.

 

Jun 02, 2017 10:32 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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That would be a great question to ask your real estate instructor who could implement all of these great responses into their teaching ... and actually teach their students versus sending them here. 

Jun 02, 2017 07:42 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It benefits the lender only.

Jun 02, 2017 05:24 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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It is my belief that mortgage insurance benefits the lender

Jun 02, 2017 04:08 AM