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Qu'est-ce que le/la Assurance hypothécaire privée (PMI) ?

L'assurance hypothécaire privée est une police exigée par les prêteurs américains lorsque l'apport est inférieur à 20%, protégeant le prêteur – non l'emprunteur – contre le défaut.

PMI premiums typically run 0.3–1.5% of the loan amount per year, paid monthly with the mortgage. The borrower pays, but the lender is the beneficiary if the loan defaults.

Borrowers can request PMI cancellation once the LTV falls below 80% (through amortisation or appreciation); lenders must automatically cancel it at 78% LTV based on the original schedule. Avoiding PMI entirely is one of the biggest reasons US buyers stretch for a 20% down payment.

Exemple

A buyer with a USD 300,000 loan and 10% down may pay PMI of about USD 125 per month (0.5% annualised); cancelling it after the loan amortises below 80% LTV saves USD 1,500 per year.

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Questions fréquentes

Does Switzerland have PMI?+

No — the equivalent risk is managed through tighter LTV caps and mandatory amortisation of the second mortgage.

Is PMI tax-deductible?+

It has been periodically (and limited by income) in the US; check the current tax year's rules.

How do I avoid PMI?+

Put 20% down, take a piggyback second loan to stay below 80% LTV, or use a VA/USDA loan that does not require PMI.