If you are planning to buy your first home, then you have likely considered taking out a mortgage to finance the purchase. When you do, your lender will likely tell you that you are required to buy homeowners insurance. Since buying your first home is a lot to absorb, the home insurance requirement might seem confusing. This is not an uncommon requirement, however. Still, you might not know exactly what to look for if you haven’t bought coverage before. Consider just a few of the essential things to consider when investing in coverage. Why Lenders Require Home Insurance If you take out a mortgage on your home, the money your bank supplies is not yours. It is on loan, and you must repay it over the years (usually with interest). Your mortgage is your lender’s investment in you. They therefore want to protect that investment because it relates to their own stability. Homeowners insurance is the vessel that helps them do so. It will make sure that you won’t lose out on your investment just because of an unexpected problem in the home. Coverage to Buy in Your Policy  Any home mishap might prove costly, particularly if you weren’t expecting it. Home insurance makes sure you have financial support as you pick up the pieces and move on with your life. That’s a huge support system when you need it. Essential coverage that you likely need includes: Dwelling insurance which helps you pay for damage to the house itself. So, if a fire, storm, falling tree or other hazard damages the house, then this coverage can repair it. Your lender will likely require you to carry coverage based on the home’s replacement cost value. This might be different from the sticker price you paid for it. Other structures insurance is a second benefit that covers buildings on your property that are detached from the home. These might include storage sheds, detached garages, fences and more. Liability insurance protects you in case you face legal action from someone who claims you caused them harm. For example, if a neighbor falls on your sidewalk and sues you for their injury costs, then this coverage can help you pay. Possessions insurance covers your belongings in your home, and you can buy scheduled items riders to adequately protect high-value belongings. Living expenses coverage helps you pay for costs like hotel or dining bills if you must temporarily move out after a hazard at home. Plus, there are many other benefits you can add to your plan. While you must make sure you meet your lender’s coverage requirements, you still have leeway to increase your benefits to meet your needs. You can trust us to make sure you always get benefits that provide you with optimized protection. Call us today at (915) 599-2900 or visit www.mtfranklin.com to see how we can help you.  

What to Look for on Your First Homeowners Insurance Policy

If you are planning to buy your first home, then you have likely considered taking out a mortgage to finance the purchase. When you do, your lender will likely tell you that you are required to buy homeowners insurance. Since buying your first home is a lot to absorb, the home insurance requirement might seem … Read more

December 3, 2020

Why Your Business Needs D&O Insurance

Companies must take responsibility for employees at all levels of employment. Among the most important to the business is its c-suite and board of directors. They are critical players, but also high liabilities to your company’s success. To give them the liability insurance they need to do their jobs, you will need to buy directors … Read more

December 1, 2020

Can You Get Life Insurance If You Have a Pre-Existing Condition

If you have a chronic health condition, then you will likely have to deal with certain medical needs for the rest of your life. These might include things like diabetes, heard or kidney disease or even cancer. Even if you have the illness under control, you still have a risk of a relapse. Additionally, you … Read more

November 24, 2020

Are Crumbling Foundations Covered by Home Insurance?

Your foundation is truly one of the most important parts of your home. It keeps the property stable and level. Therefore, damaged or deteriorating foundations can make your home quite flimsy and insecure. A damaged foundation can damage all other components of the home.   It is perfectly natural for a home to settle and … Read more

November 19, 2020

How To Choose Health Insurance When You Are Self-Employed

Many people receive their health insurance through their employer. However, if you own your own business or are self-employed, then you might not have this coverage option unless you get a policy yourself. While getting health insurance for your own business might seem complicated, it does not have to be overwhelming.   Self-employed Americans who … Read more

November 17, 2020

When Do You Need Workers Compensation Insurance?

All business owners should know how important it is to provide a safe environment for their employees. Still, however safe you might try to make things, there is no guarantee that your business is accident-proof. That’s why in most states, employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance. You have to have a way to compensate them … Read more

November 12, 2020

Luxury Home Insurance: Rebuilding After a Fire

A fire can be a devastating household accident no matter what the size or shape of the home you live in. However, if you live in a high-value or even a luxury home, then the loss might be compounded. The good news is that your homeowners insurance is likely to pay for the necessary repairs … Read more

November 10, 2020

What Should I Do If My Car Gets Stolen?

If your car disappears, and you don’t know where it went, then someone might have stolen it. In fact, statistics from the Insurance Information Institute (III) show that roughly 750,000 vehicle thefts occurred in the United States in 2018. That’s a rate of approximately 228 thefts per 100,000 drivers. This might seem like a small … Read more

November 5, 2020

Reasons to Convert Your Term Life Insurance to Whole Life Insurance

If you buy life insurance, then you take a big step towards securing your financial future. One of the most easily accessible policies is a term life policy, which is generally affordable and will last for a certain number of years. However, the drawback of a term policy is that, although it is budget-friendly, it … Read more

November 3, 2020

Can You Legally Be Denied Car Insurance?

Despite the fact that car insurance is required by state law throughout the U.S., insurance companies are well within their rights to deny you coverage based on certain circumstances.   It is not common that a car insurance provider will deny a client, but it does happen. Generally, drivers are denied if they are considered … Read more

October 29, 2020

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