How FHA MIP is calculated
FHA mortgage insurance has two parts: upfront MIP and annual periodic MIP. This calculator floors the base loan to a whole-dollar HUD amount, applies the 1.75% UFMIP rate, and then uses the original amortization schedule to estimate yearly average outstanding balances for monthly MIP.
Current MIP rate assumptions
For 30-year fixed purchase loans, this page uses the HUD Mortgagee Letter 2023-05 MIP table: 50, 55, 70, or 75 bps depending on base loan amount and original LTV. Last verified: 2026-06-02.
Upfront vs monthly MIP
Upfront MIP is a one-time premium. If it is financed, it is added to the estimated loan amount used for principal and interest. It is not included in the original LTV or MIP tier threshold calculation.
When MIP falls off
When your original LTV is 90% or less (typically 10%+ down), MIP is paid for 11 years; otherwise for the loan term.
UFMIP refund: what to know
This page does not calculate UFMIP refund amounts. Refund eligibility and amount can depend on transaction type, timing, and current HUD policy. Use this tool for purchase-payment estimates only.
Could conventional PMI be cheaper?
Sometimes. Conventional PMI may cancel under certain conditions, while FHA MIP duration depends on original LTV. Compare editable assumptions on the FHA vs conventional calculator.
FAQ
Is monthly MIP just base loan × rate ÷ 12?
No. This calculator uses a yearly average outstanding balance from the amortization schedule, so the monthly MIP changes as the loan pays down.
Does financed UFMIP change the LTV tier?
No. UFMIP financing affects the P&I loan amount but does not participate in the original LTV or MIP table threshold.