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The insurance your mortgage lender has the right to obtain is referred to as “forced place” insurance and often the cost of this insurance is significantly more
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Is Forced Place Insurance a Good Deal?
Forced place insurance means that a homeowner who does not have sufficient insurance coverage or who allows a policy to lapse can be subject to the mortgage lender purchasing insurance...
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