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#2083934 - 06/17/16 02:16 PM Modular/Mobile Home Insurable Value
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I realize owner-occupied residential properties typically require RCV. However, would it be acceptable to determine insurable value based on a borrower-supplied hazard insurance policy with ACV for an owner-occupied modular/mobile home due to the nature of their depreciation?

From Interagency Flood Q&A Question 9:
Strictly linking insurable value to RCV is not practical in all cases. In cases involving certain residential or condominium properties, insurance policies should be written to, and the insurance loss payout usually would be the equivalent of, RCV. However, in cases involving nonresidential properties, and even some residential properties, where the insurance loss payout would normally be based on actual cash value, which is RCV less physical depreciation, insurance policies written at RCV may require an insured to pay for coverage that exceeds the amount the NFIP would pay in the event of a loss. Therefore, it is reasonable for lenders, in determining the amount of flood insurance required, to consider the extent of recovery allowed under the NFIP policy for the type of property being insured. This allows the lender to assist the borrower in avoiding situations in which the insured pays for coverage that exceeds the amount the NFIP will pay in the event of a loss. Lenders need to be equally mindful of avoiding situations in which, as a result of insuring at a level below RCV, they underinsure property

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#2084309 - 06/20/16 09:41 PM Re: Modular/Mobile Home Insurable Value MBTCompliance
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You should use as many things as possible to determine the right amount of insurance. However, hazard insurance and flood insurance cover different things so the hazard insurance policy shouldn't be used by itself. Take a look at the article entitled "Flood Insurance, Insurable Value" at our website. It should give you some information on insurable value.
http://www.bankerscompliance.com/compliance-resources/free-downloads.htm
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