UFMIP

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UFMIP
Stands forUpfront mortgage insurance premium
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

UFMIP stands for Upfront mortgage insurance premium, a real estate & mortgage abbreviation.

One-time FHA mortgage insurance charge, typically 1.75% of the base loan amount, that borrowers usually add to the loan balance rather than paying in cash at closing.

Example: The UFMIP added $5,250 to our $300,000 FHA loan.

Usage notes

A partial UFMIP refund is available if the borrower refinances into another FHA loan within three years.

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