Is LMI Tax Deductible?

When home buyers take out a home loan, they have two options: wait until they have saved a deposit of 20% or sign on a mortgage with less down payment. If you choose the second option, in many cases, you will need to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) before getting a mortgage finance. What is lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)? Lenders mortgage insurance protects the mortgage lender against losses they may incur if the borrower can’t repay the loan amount. While LMI only protects the lender, the cost is passed on to borrowers who are not able to meet deposit requirements. Some lenders may waive LMI if a borrower has a 15% deposit or if they belong to a profession that is eligible for an LMI waiver. LMI should not be mistaken with mortgage protection insurance (MPI). Mortgage protection insurance protects the borrower if they can’t repay their home loan for certain reasons such as injury, unemployment, accident or death. Is LMI tax-deductible? If the property you are looking to buy is ...