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.

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