FHA Loan Calculator Formula & How It Works
- Upfront MIP = 1.75% of loan amount (can be financed)
- Annual MIP rate depends on loan amount, term, and LTV
- MIP required for life of loan if down payment < 10%
- Monthly MIP = Annual MIP ÷ 12, added to payment
FHA loans require mortgage insurance premium (MIP) regardless of down payment, unlike conventional PMI which drops at 20% equity. The upfront MIP (1.75%) is paid at closing or rolled into the loan. Annual MIP is paid monthly and typically ranges from 0.45% to 1.05% of the loan balance.