You are required to have enough insurance to cover the lower of either the replacement cost of the home or the remaining principal balance on your loan.

An escrow account is where funds are held to pay property tax and insurance bills on your behalf. If your loan is escrowed, a part of your mortgage payment goes into your escrow account every month. When will you analyze my escrow account?

Learn how much insurance you need to cover your home and loan, and which types of insurance are required or optional for your property. Find out how to pay for insurance through your escrow account and what to do if you live in a high-risk area.

Learn how much insurance you need to cover your home and loan, and which types of insurance are required or optional for your property. Find out how to pay for insurance through your escrow account and what to do if you live in a high-risk area.

You are required to have enough insurance to cover the lower of either the replacement cost of the home or the remaining principal balance on your loan. Example: If your unpaid principal balance (UPB) is $80,000 but the replacement cost is $120,000, you need to carry a minimum insu...

Mortgage insurance protects the investor or noteholder if the borrower defaults on the loan. It lowers the investor’s risk when funding a home loan. In most cases, if you pay at least 20% down on your home, you’re not required to carry mortgage insurance.

Learn how much insurance you need to cover your home and loan, and which types of insurance are required or optional for your property. Find out how to pay for insurance through your escrow account and what to do if you live in a high-risk area.

Homeowners Insurance Changes for Transferred Accounts You’ll need to notify your insurance company that your loan was transferred to us and that they’ll receive payments from us now. Give them your new loan number and have them update the mortgagee clause on your account to:

If you’re escrowed, your escrow balance will automatically transfer to us, and we’ll begin making tax and insurance payments for you.

Learn how much insurance you need to cover your home and loan, and which types of insurance are required or optional for your property. Find out how to pay for insurance through your escrow account and what to do if you live in a high-risk area.