Private Mortgage Insurance (or PMI) is a kind of insurance that protects banks or lenders in case borrowers can't pay them. PMI is also good for borrowers, since without it, banks or other lenders would be very strict and won't just let anyone take loans or mortgages on properties. It can also allow you to buy your dream house even if you don't have enough for a down payment. There are some people, though, who get burdened by PMI. Cancel or pay your PMI via these three ways.   1. Under law, your Private Mortgage Insurance should be cancelled if your loan balance reaches 80% of the value of your home. You can also ask the bank to cancel PMI if you already own at least 20% of your home.   2. You can also stop paying PMI if your home's value has increased. This happens if your area starts booming or if you renovate or fix your home. Get an appraisal if you think that it has. You can then talk to your lender or bank to have your PMI cancelled.   3. Check if you've made additional payments to your mortgage principal. If you've made over 20% of the payments, then talk to your lender or bank to see if you can cancel PMI.   Private Mortgage Insurance can help you get your dream house. But it can also be a burden if you're not careful. Keep the above tips in mind when making payments for PMI.