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End of Mandatory Mortgage Insurance Premiums at 78% Loan-to-Value

New rules allow homeowners to stop paying annual mortgage insurance premiums once their loan balance reaches 78% of the property's value. This could lead to significant savings for those with federally insured mortgages. The law applies to mortgages endorsed for insurance after its enactment.
Key points
Ability to stop paying annual mortgage insurance premiums (PMI) once 78% of the property's value is paid off.
Applies to mortgages endorsed for insurance by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development after the Act's enactment.
Requires the government to inform citizens about the new rules and how to demonstrate reaching the 78% threshold.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10498
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Process start date: 2024-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10498.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ability to stop paying annual mortgage insurance premiums (PMI) once 78% of the property's value is paid off.
  • Applies to mortgages endorsed for insurance by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development after the Act's enactment.
  • Requires the government to inform citizens about the new rules and how to demonstrate reaching the 78% threshold.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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