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04.09.15 Home Buyer Tips, Local Information

Things That Influence Home Insurance Premiums In MA

Home insurance premiums are determined based upon a variety of criteria. Insurance companies review facts on the house itself and on the property owner. Things that influence home insurance premiums in MA is detailed in this blog and may be informative for both new and existing home buyers.

Home Condition

Insurance companies may want specific details on a house from heating and plumbing to upgrades added. Newer buildings are traditionally less to insure than older homes since they include better safety components and materials. Updated electrical, plumbing, and heating systems will minimize the risk of fire and other problems. Fire resistant materials, brick siding for example, can also reduce the price of insurance. Custom property upgrades, on the other hand, could lead to higher premiums since it brings up the replacement value.

The location of a property influences the inherent risk of forest fires, burglary, weather damage, etc. Insurance companies will commonly determine how close a home is to the nearest fire station and fire hydrant. Shorter distances and response times can minimize resulting damages, which ultimately reduces the cost of respective claims. If you live in a region at high risk for tornadoes, hurricanes, or brush fires, your insurance premiums would normally be higher (certain items require add-on riders).

Details on the Homeowner

Insurance providers normally evaluate two important pieces of information. Home insurance claims from the past is one consideration. In their interpretation, homeowners with past filings are likely to initiate additional ones. Therefore, those homeowners should be assessed a higher premium. In certain instances, they may even be rejected coverage.

The second consideration is credit score. The trend is that homeowners with lower scores submit more claims. Insurance companies will quote higher rates to mitigate this risk..

Why You Should Be Aware of Things That Influence Home Insurance Premiums In MA

Understanding what influences insurance premiums is how you start saving money. When searching for a house to purchase, think about obtaining an estimate for a particular home. This may affect your monthly figures and can even affect if you can purchase a certain house. If you are an existing homeowner, consider not filing claims on your home insurance policy unless the dollar value of the claim is significant. Filing minor claims will end up hurting you more in the long run than the amount of the claim itself. Additionally, always try to improve your credit standing. All of this can help lower home insurance premiums. Things that influence home insurance premiums in MA, as discussed in this blog, is provided merely as an introduction. Speak with your insurance representative for more in-depth information.

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I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the majority of my young adult life in Boston, and own a home in Windham NH. I have owned properties in MA and NH. I specialize in mortgage lending in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and my company does have the ability to lend in other states. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts in 2002. I have a Bachelor’s in Science. In addition to managing a team of loan officers my personal loan production is always in the top of the entire of company. I have personally been in the mortgage business for over 13 years. I pride myself with taking my clients from application to close in the smoothest and quickest way possible, while keeping them well informed during the entire process. I originate my own loans from start to finish and work hand in hand with my loan processors & underwriters to make sure I am updated to the minute with all of my files. I stay up to date with lending guidelines and speak with underwriters on a daily basis to ensure I am aware of all of the lending guidelines in place.

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