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MGIC MI: Make it an Option
One-Time MI

A one-time premium paid up front by the borrower. The mortgage insurance is cancelable, refundable and may even be financed into the loan.

With One-Time MI you can:

  • Increase commission by getting paid on 1 higher loan amount
  • Simplify processes with 1 loan – 1 set of guidelines and 1 set of docs
  • Receive improved underwriting decisions
  • Offer borrowers 1 low monthly payment
  • Provide borrowers a one-loan tax-deductible solution
  • Help borrowers receive a refund if canceled within the first 5 years

Which borrowers should consider the One-Time MI option?

  • Ideal for the borrower who wants the lowest possible monthly payment and has cash to use at closing or is willing to finance the premium in the loan amount.
  • Great in a buyer’s market where the builder or seller may be willing to pay all or part of the MI premium at closing, lowering the borrower’s monthly payment.
  • An excellent tool for the borrower who anticipates rapid home appreciation. By canceling MI within the first five years, the borrower may be refunded a portion of the premium.
MGIC's One-Time MI
Assumptions: Property Value: $300,000; 90% LTV; 680 FICO Score;1st and 2nd Mortgage Term, 30-Year Fixed; Annual Home Appreciation Rate of 5%
  Piggyback One-Time MI
(financed)
One-Time MI
(paid by seller)
1st Mortgage Amount $240,000 $270,000 $270,000
MI Premium Financed $0 $5,670 $0
MI Premium
(Paid by seller)
$0 $0 $5,670
2nd Mortgage Amount $30,000 $0 $0
Total Amount Borrowed $270,000 $275,670 $270,000
 
Starting Interest Rate
1st Mortgage 6.50% 6.50% 6.50%
2nd Mortgage 9.00% 0.000% 0.000%
 
Monthly Payment
1st Mortgage $1,517 $1,742 $1,707
MI Payment $0 $0 $0
2nd Mortgage $241 $0 $0
Total Monthly Payment $1,758 $1,742 $1,707

Check MGIC Eligibility Guideline Summary (PDF)

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