Finance

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) on a NJ conventional loan can be cancelled when the borrower's equity reaches:

A10% of the original home value
B20% of the original appraised value or purchase price under the Homeowners Protection Act✓ Correct
C25% of the current market value
D30% of the original loan amount

Explanation

The federal Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) requires lenders to cancel PMI automatically when the loan balance reaches 78% of the original value (22% equity), and borrowers may request cancellation at 80% (20% equity).

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