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Mortgage insurance for a second home?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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Will homeowner's mortgage insurance pay for failing drainage pipes under foundation?

Mortgage InsuranceNo, Mortgage Insurance is NOT Homeowners Insurance. Mortgage Insurance does not cover your home at all.Mortgage Insurance covers your finance note, not your home.


What is second home mortgage?

A second home mortgage is a loan that you take to purchase your second home.


Who receives the mortgage insurance payments?

The insurance company. Mortgage insurance premiums may be tax deductible. To qualify, the insurance policy must be for home acquisition debt on a first or second home. Home acquisition debt are loans whose proceeds are used to buy, build, or substantially improve your residence. Thus mortgage insurance policies on cash-out refinances and home equity loans won't qualify for the deduction.


Does house insurance cover a mortgage if the holder dies?

NO Home Owners insue covers the Home. You might look to Mortgage Insurance for paying a mortgage.


Should I buy mortgage insurance for a home?

You will have to buy mortgage insurance for a home. I don't believe it is an option as it is required while you have an outstanding mortgage. Look into the best available.


What are the benefits of purchasing home mortgage insurance?

A home mortgage insurance allows a person to buy a home without meeting the 20% down payment. it also allows for more flexibility by affordable premiums. Home mortgage insurance can be transferred from one home to another.


Will mortgage companies aid home owners when insurance company rejects claim after sewer collapse?

NO. The mortgage company does not warranty the purchased home. However, If you have acquired equity in the home you might be able to take an additional loan (second mortgage) on the equity to effect you repairs.


Do you have to insure your home for more than the mortgage balance?

To the insurance company, your mortgage balance has no impact on how much insurance coverage you need for your home. Homeowners insurance is based on the replacement/reconstruction cost of your home.


Is mortgage insurance optional?

no. If you have a loan greater than 80% of the value of the home and the lender requires mortgage insurance, then it is not optional.


Why would a person need a second mortgage?

A person would need a second mortgage because it is a way to avoid mortgage insurance. They might also need a second mortgage if they need a lump sum of cash.


Can a second mortgage put a lien on a home that is not foreclosed but I owned as a primary home however since foreclosure the first mortgage was paid its full amount and the second mortgage nothing?

A second mortgage already has a lien on the home. If you don't pay the second mortgage they will foreclose and take the home. By paying off the first mortgage you just make it easier for the bank to get their money back out of the property when they sell it.


What are the dangers of a second mortgage foreclosure?

The biggest problem with second mortgage foreclosures is that you can lose your home even if you are still current on your first mortgage. The second mortgage, if defaulted on supersedes you first mortgage.