Unlike driving a motor vehicle, when you own a home in Pomona, CA you aren’t legally required to purchase homeowners insurance. However, if you purchased your home through a mortgage, your lending bank will probably require you to carry homeowners insurance. This is because they need to protect their investment in the event that your home is damaged by a storm, tornado, fire, or another incident. Additionally, if your home is located in an area with a history of flooding or earthquakes, your lender will also require additional coverage. This is generally true whether you own a single-family residence, co-op, or condominium.
What if My Mortgage Is Paid Off?
Once you’ve paid off your mortgage, nobody can force you to purchase homeowners insurance. However, it’s not wise to cancel your ThINK Insurance & Financial Services homeowners policy and possibly risk losing your investment, your belongings, or having a place to live in the event that your home suffers massive damage due to unforeseen disasters.
Here are some examples of why it’s smart to keep your home covered even if your mortgage is paid off:
What if your home and belongings are ravaged by a wildfire? What if your neighbor’s tree falls down and knocks your roof in? What if someone crashed their vehicle into your living room? What if someone was walking on your sidewalk, slipped and fell, and ended up with severe injuries? Without homeowners insurance coverage you will be left to deal with the fallout of loss to your home and possessions or facing an expensive lawsuit for a personal injury claim. Having homeowners insurance will give you the peace of mind knowing that you’re protecting your home, your investment, and your assets in the event of damage or injury claim.
If you have questions when shopping for homeowners insurance for your Pomona, CA home, we’ve got answers. Give THINK Insurance & Financial Services a call today for more information.
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