FL Rates
FLORIDA RATE SUMMARY
BASIC RATES
Original Issue
Owners/Lease/Mortgagee
Per Thousand Minimum
To
Underwriter Reissue
Rate
From $0 to $100,000 of liability written
$5.75 30% 3.30
From $100,000 to $1 million, add $5.00 30% 3.00
Over $1 million to and up to $5 million, add $2.50 35% 2.00
Over $5 million and up to $10 million, add $2.25 40% 2.00
Over $10 million, add $2.00 40% 1.50
Minimum $100/$60 Multiple
Conveyances $100
Amount of Insurance Own=Full Insurable Value
mort to 125% of Prin. Bal
150% of Prin. Bal if Shared Appreciation, or Additional Interest Endorsement Same
ORIGINAL ISSUE RATE
The Original Issue Rate shown above applies if none of the other “discounted” rates apply to a given transaction.
The underwriter share of the premium is as set forth in the Agency Agreement, but the Florida Rate rules set a sliding scale ranging from 30% to 40% which the underwriter must receive from the Original Issue Rate. The Sliding Scale does not apply to endorsements or any of the “discounted” rates. For those, the underwriter share is a minimum of 30%.
REISSUE RATE
1. Previous owner’s policy insuring current seller or mortgagor. Must have policy in file and should send copy to underwriter with new policy 2. AND ANY OF: a. Unimproved land except for roads, bridges, drainage & Utilities – regardless of age; or b. Policy <3 years; or c. Any refi by insured owner without regard to age. 3. Rates in Table Above 4. Underwriter split is as agreed in agency agreement, with a minimum of 30% per Florida Statutes. Sliding scale does not apply
SUBSTITUTION LOAN RATE
SAME borrower & SAME Lender (ANY Lender if Balance >$250k) make loan on the SAME property as previously insured:
Age of Original Loan Premium Rates 3 years or under 30% of original rates From 3 to 4 years 40% of original rates From 4 to 5 years 50% of original rates From 5 to 10 years 60% of original rates Over 10 years 100% of original rates Minimum premium $100.00
New loan does not need to be insured by the same insurer or same agent as the prior loan. Just that the prior loan was insured. There is no requirement in the Rule that the title agent receive a copy of the prior policy. Other indications of insurance are acceptable.
The discounted rates above apply up to the outstanding balance of the old loan being paid off. Regular Rates on all above the unpaid principal balance of existing loan
SPECIAL RULE FOR MORTGAGE MODIFICATIONS
Substitution Loan Rate is REQUIRED for any insured Mortgage Modification which makes any changes OTHER THAN: 1. Extension of repayment time; 2. Decrease in interest rate, provided “cap” on variable rate ≤ original “cap” and/or original fixed rate; 3. An increase in interest rate IF endorsement contains exception for loss of priority from the increase; 4. Changes in amortization schedule to extend the term of the insured mortgage; 5. A partial release; 6. A correction to perfect the lien or comply with original loan commitment; 7. Future advances made per §697.04; or 8. Encumbrances of additional parcels under revolving construction loan per original agreement.
ABOVE may be covered with Date Down Endorsement.
NEW HOME PURCHASE DISCOUNT
1. Property never leased or occupied 2. First Sale of 3. one to four family improvement 4. after C.O. Granted.
Policy discounted by pro-rata amount of premium paid for prior LOAN policies. $200 Min May not be combined with any other discounted rates – only against full original rate.
Since many builders obtain or increase their owners policy at the time of a construction loan, the applicable discount will be measured against the simultaneous issue paid for the loan policy. Where the owners policy has been increased to reflect the construction loan, reissue rates will often be applicable.
SIMULTANEOUS ISSUE RATE
BOTH Owner’s and Mortgagee’s policy covering IDENTICAL land to be issued simultaneously: Premium = Regular Owners Premium + MINIMUM of $25.00 for Loan Policy ≤ Amount of Owners. If Mortgagee>Owners, excess at normal rates.
Both Policies Must Have Same Date of issuance – But may insure a later mortgage (mortgage after purchase with Underwriting approval). Owners Policy must show Mortgage as Exception
NOTE: IT IS THE LOAN POLICY THAT QUALIFIES FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS ISSUE – NOT THE OWNERS POLICY
SIMULTANEOUS LEASEHOLD POLICY
BOTH Owner’s and Leasehold policy covering IDENTICAL land to be issued simultaneously Premium = Regular Owner’s Premium; Lease Premium = 30% of Owners Normal Rate up to Amount of Owners Policy. If Leasehold>Owners, excess at normal rates.
CONTRACT PURCHASER – LESSEE
If (a) Insured Contract Purchaser or (b) Insured Lessee acquires property and wants owners policy, AND SURRENDERS policy on Contract/Lease, Re-Issue Rate is:
Up to $100,000 of liability written 25% of Original Issue Premium Over $100,000 add 20% of Original Issue Premium Minimum premium shall be $100.00
MUST GIVE BEST RATE FOR WHICH A CUSTOMER QUALIFIES. BEST PRACTICE IS TO DISCLOSE AVAILABILITY AND CONDITIONS OF SPECIAL RATES.
ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsement Premium ALTA 2 Truth in Lending Endorsement $25<10% of Mortgagee Premium<$100 ALTA 4.1 Condominium Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA 5.1 Planned Unit Development ("PUD") Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA 6 Renegotiable Rate Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA 6.1 Variable Rate Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA 6.2 Negative Amortization Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA 7.0 Manufactured Housing Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA 8.0/8.1 Environmental Protection Lien Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH Revolving Credit Endorsement $25 Minimum EACH ALTA Reverse Mortgage $25 Florida Endorsement Form 9 Minimum 10% of (Lowest Mort + Owners Premium for which they qualify) ALTA Form 9.1 Minimum 10% of (Lowest Mort + Owners Premium for which they qualify) ALTA Form 9.2 Minimum 10% of (Lowest Mort + Owners Premium for which they qualify) Navigational Servitude Endorsement Minimum 10% of (Lowest Mort + Owners Premium for which they qualify) Shared Appreciation Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Additional Interest Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Option Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Change of Partners ("Fairways") Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Contiguity Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Survey Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Construction Loan Up-date Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Foreign Currency Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Assignment of Mortgage Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Balloon Mortgage Endorsement 1-4 Family $25 to $100; Commercial $100 Minimum Endorsement Correcting Mistakes Non-Rule: N/C Future Insurance (Continuing Liability Under Existing Policies)
Non-Rule: Call Underwriting Endorsements Deleting Exceptions Which No Longer affect Title to the Land
Non-Rule:
Endorsements Insuring Future Advances
Non-Rule: Call Underwriting
Changes in Effective Date (Loan Policies Only) Non-Rule: Call Underwriting
Gap Coverage Endorsement Non-Rule: N/C
Deletion of General Exceptions Non-Rule: N/C
Leasehold Endorsement Non-Rule: Call Underwriting
Tie-In Spreader (Intra Florida Properties Only) Non-Rule: N/C
MUST REMIT TO UNDERWRITER BASED ON ALL PREMIUM CHARGES, DENOTED AS SUCH, NOT JUST MINIMUM PREMIUMS.