If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan.
This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties.
There are 3 ways to pay PMI:
Monthly
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