Lender wants to be a loss payee on the home insurance policy

Lender wants to be a loss payee on the home insurance policy

Member since 2019 · 258 posts · 35 votes

Hello

I am in the process of refinancing my loan and lender indicated that they need to see their name as loss payee on the home insurance policy document before the loan closes. Firstly,How is this possible while I am still with my old lender?Secondly is this normal as I did not come across this condition during my first loan. Appreciare your inputs.

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Real Estate Broker · Portland, OR · Member since 2019 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
6y

I'd ask your insurance agent.  I think the lender just wants to preserve the equity and value of the property in case something happens and they need to lien/foreclose.

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  • Real Estate Broker · Portland, OR · Member since 2019 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    6y

    I'd ask your insurance agent.  I think the lender just wants to preserve the equity and value of the property in case something happens and they need to lien/foreclose.

  • Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    6y

    Yes, typical. In the event of a major insurance claim, the lender wants to verify the repairs are fine with the insurance money. 

  • Real Estate Consultant · Wittenberg, WI · Member since 2014 · 572 posts · 572 votes
    6y

    This is standard. Just ask your insurance agent to provide a binder which shows the new lender as a mortgagee. This coverage will begin the day of closing. We require the same thing on everyone of our loans

  • New to Real Estate · Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Area · Member since 2020 · 7 posts · 4 votes
    6y

    @Kumar Gaurav the insurance company will give you a statement to take effect on day of closing. This is normal.

  • Member since 2019 · 258 posts · 35 votes
    6y

    @Chris Reynolds

    Thank you everyone this was very helpful!!

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