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Can mortgage insurance replace PMI?

So I recently bought my first house, and admittedly have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to home financing. I did not put down 20% so I have to have PMI until I pay off the principle up to 20%. ...
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What is mortgage insurance? Do you have to have it, in order to be approved by a bank?

What does mortgage insurance do? Whom does it protect? Do I need it? MUST I have it, in order to be approved by a bank for a mortgage with them?
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Homeowners: How can you protect yourself from a financial worst-case scenario?

Say your a home-owner, a first time buyer. You've just got your first flat and your about 1 year into your 25 year mortgage. Suddenly, something goes wrong with your job, and your made redundant ...