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Private Mortgage Insurance (MI)

Mortgage insurance that is provided by a private mortgage insurance company to protect lenders against loss if a borrower defaults.

Most lenders generally require MI for a loan with a loan-to-value (LTV) percentage in excess of 80 percent.