Changes Related to Insurance Requirements in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan and Grant Programs
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The law updates insurance requirements for multi-family housing loans and grants. Starting in May 2026, borrowers will see changes in the types of insurance coverage they must hold, aligning them with modern housing industry standards. These updates aim to improve user experience and provide more flexibility, potentially reducing premium costs.
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Key Changes
- Aligns insurance requirements with modern housing industry standards
- Introduces more flexibility in insurance coverage and deductible limits
- Requires additional insurance types such as worker's compensation and business income loss insurance
Obligations
What this law requires
Property owners must purchase and maintain property insurance on all buildings included as security for an Agency loan to avoid a non-monetary loan default.
Borrowers must purchase and maintain property insurance on all buildings included as security for an Agency loan to avoid a non-monetary loan default.
Borrowers are required to provide fidelity coverage, liability insurance, and various other insurance coverage to protect against losses or damages as part of their insurance policies.
Business income loss insurance must be acquired by borrowers prior to loan or grant closing.
Business income loss insurance is required, providing financial relief to owners who suffer income loss due to damage or destruction of their rental property.