MIP Guide

Can FHA Mortgage Insurance Be Removed?

Usually not the way conventional PMI is removed. On most low-down FHA loans, annual MIP lasts for the life of the loan. The practical ways to stop paying it are reaching the 11-year mark (when you put 10%+ down) or refinancing into a conventional loan.

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Realistic Ways to Stop Paying FHA MIP

There is no magic “call the servicer at 20% equity” button on most FHA loans.

When a Conventional Refinance Makes Sense

Dropping MIP is only a win if the new loan is cheaper over your timeline.

Your credit has improved since the FHA purchase
You have roughly 20% equity — or PMI cost is still lower than FHA MIP
Rates and fees pencil out on a break-even worksheet
You plan to keep the home long enough to recover closing costs
You want cancellable MI instead of life-of-loan MIP

What We Check Before You Refi

A refinance to escape MIP should be intentional — not automatic.

Current FHA payment including MIP
New conventional rate, points, and PMI (if any)
Appraisal / equity position
Closing costs and break-even month
Whether an FHA streamline or conventional fits better

How We Help You Exit MIP

Clear math first — paperwork second.

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Keep Exploring

Related guides to help you compare options and move toward pre-approval.

How Long Does FHA MIP Last?

Life-of-loan vs. 11-year schedules.

What Is FHA Mortgage Insurance?

How upfront and annual MIP work.

Refinance Into a Conventional Loan

Common path to exit FHA MIP.

When Can Conventional PMI Be Removed?

How PMI cancellation differs from FHA.

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Plan Your Path Out of FHA MIP

Ryan & Steve will check whether you are on the 11-year schedule — or when a conventional refinance can drop MIP.

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