Mortgage Dictionary
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Hazard Insurance
Hazard insurance (also known as homeowner's insurance)
protects the lender and the
buyer in the event that the home is damaged by fire, weather, or some other
event. The premium for this insurance is often made part of the monthly
mortgage payment.