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If you buy a home with less than 20% down, you will pay an additional monthly fee, PMI (private mortgage insurance), until you reach 20% equity. Keep track of when you reach 20% equity so you can request to have your PMI removed. Ken Buckmiller's home recently appraised at $293,000. His mortgage was for $278,000 at 5% for 30 years with PMI of $259.17 per month. What is his monthly payment plus PMI? His mortgage balance is currently $178,100. Has he reached 20% equity? (Use Table 15.1.) Note: Round your intermediate calculations and final answer to the nearest cent. A