No. Although it may certqinly be advisable to get an insurance policy to protect your investment, there is no legal requirement that you do so.
No, the lender is the party that requires insurance at closing because they have an interest in the property due to the loan they are providing for purchase. Since there is no lender, no homeowner's would be REQUIRED. However, since YOU have an insurable interest (because ALL of your cash is tied up in the house) , I would highly advise ppurchasing coverage for your home!
No, cash is not covered, same on homeowners policy, not covered.
These days it is typically paid by cash, check or charge.
I am a Realtor in Texas. I have worked with many buyers and they all have different preferences in this area. It always seems to hinge on how much cash you can afford (or want) to come up with at closing. Ideally, I believe it is best to pay the closing costs up front, rather than wrap them into the mortgage...if you're able. A couple of reasons FOR paying cash: 1. As with anything you finance, you end up paying waaaaaaay more than the principle amount that was financed. $5,000 closing costs, added to your mortgage, may end up costing you $25,000 in the long run (just a hypothetical estimate). 2. You can buy more house (dollar wise) if you pay the closing costs. If you're pre-approved for $200k, but want to wrap $12k of closing costs back into the loan, that means you will only be buying a $188k home, not a $200k home...but you're still financing $200k! A couple of reasons AGAINST paying cash: 1. You don't have the money to spend on closing costs right now (or you would rather use the money on something else). 2. Seller is willing to pay the closing costs for you, without moving the sales price of the home above what the house is worth. Although, if the seller is willing to do this, he/she would probably be willing to take that much less for the house and NOT pay your closing costs. In which case, I would recommend paying less for the house and still paying cash for the closing. 3. If you're only a couple of thousand dollars away from being able to put 20% down on the mortgage, which means you would NOT have to pay mortgage insurance, you may want to wrap the closing costs into the mortgage and add that cash to your down payment. Although mortgage insurance is only about $50 a month, it adds up over time. That extra amount on your monthly payment doesn't go away until you've paid off 20% of your mortgage. Again, it's all dependant on your situation (financial capabilities and personal wants). --Kevin
No. If you paid for a car in cash, there was no credit involved. Therefore, there is no information from that transaction to show on your credit report. Likewise, paying for insurance is not a credit-related transaction. So, once again, there would be no information to convey credit history.
if you paid cash for the house do you need homeowners insurance
No, the lender is the party that requires insurance at closing because they have an interest in the property due to the loan they are providing for purchase. Since there is no lender, no homeowner's would be REQUIRED. However, since YOU have an insurable interest (because ALL of your cash is tied up in the house) , I would highly advise ppurchasing coverage for your home!
No, Cash, bullion, stocks and bonds and other negotiable paper are excluded from a homeowners insurance policy.
You might want to check with your insurance agent, but cash, stocks, bonds and bullion are typically not covered under your homeowners insurance policy unless specifically scheduled.
No, cash is not covered, same on homeowners policy, not covered.
There are many advantages offered by Allstate homeowners insurance. Some of these advantages include actual cash value coverage which covers property based on it's market value.
These days it is typically paid by cash, check or charge.
What kind of insurance? Life? Yes, you can simply stop paying. If it is a cash value policy you can surrender it.
Paying cash you pay less since no interest & you do not have to have full coverage insurance which saves more money.
Insured Property ValuationIn the united States there are two valuations that can be used to purchase your homeowners insurance coverage. ACV (Actual Cash Value) or RC (Replacement Value). If you are wanting to insure just the amount you we on a finance or mortgage note, That would be called mortgage insurance, not homeowners insurance..
This will cost thousands of dollars. If you have the money to pay cash you might as well purchase your own health insurance. You will end up paying less for the whole thing.
Homeowners Insurance policies typically have language that excludes coverage for cash, bullion, fine jewelry, furs and other luxury items that are not specifically scheduled for coverage. If you want it covered you have to schedule it and pay the additional premium for scheduled property.