Homeowners» Insurance: Required for all mortgage loans, protects the home from damage and theft Owner's Title Insurance: Optional policy ensuring the title will not be subject to a claim of ownership, lien or other encumbrance Private Mortgage Insurance (
PMI): Required by most
lenders when the down payment is less than 20 % Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage Insurance Premium: Required on all FHA loans Mortgage Life Insurance: Optional policy that protects family and estate by paying off the loan in case of death Disability Insurance: Optional policy that
guarantees loan payments will be made in case of disability
Since there is a government
guarantee to the mortgage
lender provided by the VA, the VA loan allows veterans 100 % financing without private mortgage insurance (
PMI) or 20 % second mortgage.