Can mortgage insurance be removed from an FHA loan?

FHA loans offer a great opportunity to get into a house with as little as 3.5 percent down and less-than-spectacular credit. However, it's likely you'll find yourself paying a monthly mortgage insurance premium. Not everyone qualifies to remove the mortgage insurance premium from their loan. read more

FHA MIP, or mortgage insurance premium, is a type of insurance policy that protects lenders if an FHA loan holder defaults on his or her mortgage. This insurance allows lenders to issue FHA loans requiring very small down payments and at low rates. read more