The piggyback loan allows borrowers to take out a first loan for 80 percent of the cost of the home, along with a second (piggyback) loan for the remaining cost not covered in a home down payment.
Higher scores get access to a wide range of mortgage programs such as the HomeReady ™ mortgage which allows for a 3 % downpayment; and piggybackloans, which can help a homeowner avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI).