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New Florida force-placed insurance regulations now in effect

July 5, 2023July 4, 2023 G. Turner

As of last weekend insurers and mortgage lenders have new rules to which they must comply. Starting on July 1, Florida force-placed insurance regulations have been updated, requiring insurers and mortgage lenders to face certain tighter restrictions on the implementation of those policies. The change is the result of a new bill approved by Florida lawmakers earlier in 2023. House Bill 793 took effect at the start of this month, with the intention of banning what some have referred to as lender “double dipping.” That occurred when lenders put force-placed…

Mortgage Loan Alternative to Banks

March 3, 2022 Guest Author

Starting a new business on a small scale, buying an apartment for you, or purchasing a car for you may be easier with a mortgage loan. These kinds of loans can help you expand your small business. Traditionally, banks were the only option to get such mortgages. However, lots of other alternatives have emerged over time. These alternatives, sometimes, may prove even better than the other options. However, make sure to double-check and work with trusted lenders. Sometimes, lenders may be involved in any kind of fraud that can put…

Getting Rid Of PMI: How To Do It

November 25, 2021 Guest Author

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) helped a record-high two million low-downpayment borrowers secure mortgage financing in 2020, a 53% jump from 2019, Housing Wire reports. It’s generally required if you’re unable to make a minimum down payment of 20% and ranges between 0.5%-2% of the loan total. Fortunately, however, you’re not locked into paying PMI (which can be hundreds of dollars each month) for the entire life of your loan and have several options for getting rid of it. Wait for automatic cancellation Under the Homeowners Protection Act, PMI should automatically…

Tips for Buying Your First Home

September 27, 2021 Guest Author

If you’re looking to buy your first home there are a lot of things you should take into account, but also a lot of advantages available to you. Take a look at our guide to buying your first home for more information. Buying a home is an instance where you’re most going to hear the incredulous phrase “in this economy?” and that’s no surprise. Buying a home is difficult. The housing market demand is rising while supply is dropping, and a widening wealth gap is causing less people to be…

Sovereign Home Loans Provide Better Home Loan Rates in NZ

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Guest Author

Almost every Bank out there has a standard when it comes to having an interest rate and a special interest rate. But the thing that you need to keep in your mind is that the special home loan rates are only for those people who have more than 20% equity. If you have less than 20% it then standard interest rates will be applying for you but if you have more than 20% then a special interest rate will be applying for you. If a standard interest rate is applying…