Quick summary: Learn how to remove PMI without refinancing, compare cancellation routes, calculate your equity target, and prepare a strong servicer request. Before you shop for a refinance, give your current mortgage a 20-minute review. If you have a conventional loan with private mortgage insurance, you may be able to remove PMI through your existing loan servicer—without replacing your mortgage, paying refinance closing costs, or giving up your current interest rate. The right route depends on what kind of mortgage insurance you have, your unpaid principal balance, the home’s accepted value, your payment history, and your servicer’s rules. An online home-value estimate alone will not cancel PMI, and reaching 20% equity does not always make the charge disappear automatically. Use this planning reset to identify your situation, choose the least expensive eligible path, and prepare a clean request for the coming week. Start with the line item on your mortgage statement F...
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