Seller paying to close on a home i bought. Does that mean the first year homeowners insurance will be paid?

Question

Seller paying to close on a home i bought. Does that mean the first year homeowners insurance will be paid out of my escrow automatically at closing? Or do i have to come up with the money to do so myself?

Answer 1

You could try to google it ,here is some direct resource might be helpful.

http://insurance.freetipz.info/insurance...

Answer 2

if you have set up for escrow to pay taxes and insurance then the first years taxes and insurance will be part of closing and paid for you.

Answer 3

The seller will only pay the closing costs... not the escrow.

They should cover processing fees, recording fees, title, fees... etc.. all that stuff.

They won't cover pre-pays on insurance, taxes or anything like that.

If you have a draft settlement statement, it should provide the specific amount.  If you don't, have them give you one so you can see.

Hope that helps.

Answer 4

I can only speak for IL, but most lenders require proof that there is an insurance policy on the home prior to closing.  Most also require proof that the first years premiums have already been paid.  I have seen some cases in which the buyer was expecting cash at closing and the lender agreed to let the first years insurance premiums be paid with that, but it's fairly rare.  If you're setting up an escrow account, any insurance premiums after the first year will be paid from that.  Contact your mortgage broker or loan officer.  They can let you know if your insurance needs to be in place before closing.  Then contact a local agent and have them call the lender for the mortgagee clause.

Answer 5

They will no longer have insurable interest in the property so they would not be allowed to take out a policy on your home.  Also you will be responsible for the escrow account.  They will have to prepay there portion of the property taxes, title search, filing fee and other possible bank cost.  Sound like you have worked out a pretty good deal to have a lender to this.  Talk to your mortgage lender to see what exactly will be your out of pocket expenses at closing.  This will put your mind at rest.  Good Luck.

Answer 6

The seller will not pay for your insurance.  That is not part of closing costs.