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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.
Your mortgage company wants you to insure for the value of the loan but you think insurance should only cover the replacement cost of the structure what is the minimum coverage required?
You have to have it insured for at least the amount of mortgage. That is the mortgage companies "insurance" that it will be paid for if it is totally destroyed.AnswerIf you agreed to insure your house for the amount of the mortgage when you obtained your mortgage then you are bound by that agreement and will have no choice but to comply. Actually, the purpose of homeowner's insurance is not to insure the loan, it's to insure the property. You cannot purchase more than the replacement cost of the house. In the event of a total loss, you will only be paid the cost to replace the house up to the limit shown in the declarations, regardless of what the loan amount is. It is against the law for a mortgage company to require you to secure insurance for the value of the loan. They can be fined.
When can you have PMI removed from your mortgage?
You can have PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) removed from your mortgage when you have reached 20 equity in your home, either through paying down your mortgage or an increase in the home's value.
Is it legal for the bank to require you to purchase home owners insurance for 3 times the value of the loan?
Your homeowners insurance in the United States must by law cover the value of the home being insured with no more than a 20% deviation. This may be more or less than the amount of your loan. No insurer will knowingly sell you a home insurance policy below the home value as such an insurance contract would be invalid. Homeowners insurance is for the home, not for the loan. You can purchase your homeowners insurance based on actual cash value of the home or on the replacement cost of the home. If you only want to insure a mortgage loan amount, that's what mortgage insurance is for.
How can I calculate my home's loan-to-value ratio (LTV) in order to remove private mortgage insurance (PMI)?
To calculate your home's loan-to-value ratio (LTV), divide the amount you owe on your mortgage by the current value of your home. To remove private mortgage insurance (PMI), your LTV typically needs to be below 80.
Should a home be insured for enough to pay off the mortgage plus replacement cost?
Unfortunately, no insurance broker will insure a home for both mortgage and replacement cost. If the price you give them is excessive they can independently valuate the property or in the event of a fire ete..they will only give you market value
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.
What is the formula for calculating a reverse mortgage?
Getting the reverse mortgage on your home entails finding the area the home is located, the amount of the mortgage owed on the home, and the estimate of the home value. It usually helps elderly clients if their home value is significantly more than the mortgage owed, if any.
Your mortgage company wants you to insure for the value of the loan but you think insurance should only cover the replacement cost of the structure what is the minimum coverage required?
You have to have it insured for at least the amount of mortgage. That is the mortgage companies "insurance" that it will be paid for if it is totally destroyed.AnswerIf you agreed to insure your house for the amount of the mortgage when you obtained your mortgage then you are bound by that agreement and will have no choice but to comply. Actually, the purpose of homeowner's insurance is not to insure the loan, it's to insure the property. You cannot purchase more than the replacement cost of the house. In the event of a total loss, you will only be paid the cost to replace the house up to the limit shown in the declarations, regardless of what the loan amount is. It is against the law for a mortgage company to require you to secure insurance for the value of the loan. They can be fined.
When can you have PMI removed from your mortgage?
You can have PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) removed from your mortgage when you have reached 20 equity in your home, either through paying down your mortgage or an increase in the home's value.
Is it legal for the bank to require you to purchase home owners insurance for 3 times the value of the loan?
Your homeowners insurance in the United States must by law cover the value of the home being insured with no more than a 20% deviation. This may be more or less than the amount of your loan. No insurer will knowingly sell you a home insurance policy below the home value as such an insurance contract would be invalid. Homeowners insurance is for the home, not for the loan. You can purchase your homeowners insurance based on actual cash value of the home or on the replacement cost of the home. If you only want to insure a mortgage loan amount, that's what mortgage insurance is for.
Can you suggest a website that informs you about home value calculator?
It depends on who you have a mortgage with. The value of the home is in some ways determined by how much you still owe, so you should contact your mortgage lender.
How do you calcualate equity in your home?
Home equity is the difference between the current value of a home and the amount still owed on the mortgage. As the principal of the mortgage amount decreases as a result of monthly mortgage payments, the home equity increases.
How can I calculate my home's loan-to-value ratio (LTV) in order to remove private mortgage insurance (PMI)?
To calculate your home's loan-to-value ratio (LTV), divide the amount you owe on your mortgage by the current value of your home. To remove private mortgage insurance (PMI), your LTV typically needs to be below 80.
When are you required to buy basic homeowners insurance by your mortgage company?
Virtually always. Any reputable company holding a mortgage on your house will require you to have homeowner's insurance, at least to the value of the mortgage. The only exception is for a mortgagee with sufficient assets to self-insure.
How can I get out of PMI on my mortgage?
To get out of PMI on your mortgage, you typically need to reach a loan-to-value ratio of 80 or lower. This can be achieved by making extra payments towards your mortgage principal, increasing your home's value through renovations, or waiting for your home's value to appreciate. Once you reach the 80 threshold, you can request to have the PMI removed from your mortgage.
Can you insure a Baldwin organ on your home insurance policy?
You can insure a Baldwin Organ if it holds value to your home in your home insurance policy. You have to make sure that the policy covers not only that, but other valuables within your home.
