When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will likely require homeowners insurance before funding your loan. This insurance helps protect their investment if something unexpected damages or destroys ...

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Home insurance is an ongoing cost tied to homeownership. Most Americans can't avoid it — mortgage lenders require coverage before closing a loan — and this type of coverage is typically imperative ...