University of South Florida: Why should homeowners insurance be budgeted in the mortgage payment?
DIRECT ANSWER
CFPB identifies homeowners insurance as a possible prepaid closing expense and an expense that may be collected with mortgage payments; confirm the lender's escrow structure and obtain an insurable quote.
Sources & verification
- consumerfinance.gov Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- consumerfinance.gov Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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