Often, Individuals Who Purchase a Home with a Down Payment

question 78

Essay

Often, individuals who purchase a home with a down payment of less than 20% are required to pay a mortgage insurance premium or, as it is sometimes referred to, private mortgage insurance (PMI). What is the treatment for mortgage insurance contracts issued in 2015?

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