- Homeowners
- November 13, 2024
Disaster Awareness: How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
The home is only as resilient as the weakest link in the system of things that work together to provide the highest level of protection from a wildfire.
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- Homeowners
- October 8, 2024
Managing the Aftermath: Advice for Homeowners After a Hurricane
The safety of you and your family should be your first priorities after a hurricane. If you are evacuated, do not return to your home to assess the damage or salvage belongings until you are given the all-clear.
- Homeowners
- September 27, 2024
Weathering the Storm: Essential Hurricane Preparedness for Your Home
The two biggest risks that homeowners face from hurricanes are wind damage and flooding, according to experts.
- Homeowners
- July 25, 2024
Homeowners May Be Surprised About What Their Insurance Policies Cover—And What They Don't
Home insurance provides a safety net for homeowners, protecting them from unexpected financial burdens when their pipes burst or the roof begins to leak. However, many homeowners may not realize that potential damages, which can be very expensive to remedy, may not be covered in their insurance policies.
- Homeowners
- May 29, 2024
Is Home Insurance Tax Deductible?
If you use a standard itemized deduction when filing taxes, the mortgage interest deduction allows you to subtract your mortgage interest from your taxable income.
- Homeowners
- November 16, 2020
FHA Moves to Allow Borrowers to Buy Private Flood Insurance
Borrowers who want to buy a home in a federally designated flood hazard area using a Federal Housing Administration mortgage are required to secure flood insurance, but for many years, the only way to get that insurance was through the National Flood Insurance Program. But that might not be the case for much longer.
- Homeowners
- October 2, 2018
Who to Call After a Disaster
From Carolina hurricanes to California wildfires, natural disasters are striking with increasing vengeance, carving a trail of destruction across communities nationwide. For 2017, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimated the total cumulative damage of floods, fires, and other weather-related catastrophes totaled $306.2 billion, a U.S. record.
- Homeowners
- September 19, 2018
Safety After a Hurricane
New American Funding cares about your safety after a hurricane and we are dedicated to assisting those who have experienced damage to their home or have financial difficulty due to the impact of a natural disaster.
- Homeowners
- October 2, 2017
Does Flood Insurance Make Sense for You?
Whether you live in a coastal area or the heart of the Midwest, weather happens.
- Homeowners
- May 3, 2012
Homeowners Insurance Basics: For the New Home Buyer
When buying a new home, the mortgage lender will require proof of homeowners insurance coverage.