USDA HB-1-3555, Chapter 18 (Servicing Non-Performing), § 18.16 — Property Damage And Insurance Claims
USDA Handbook HB-1-3555 section 18.16 — Property Damage And Insurance Claims. Full verbatim section text, substring-verified against snapshot 40fcd1ad9e90721f.
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USDA HB-1-3555, Chapter 18 (Servicing Non-Performing), § 18.16 — Property Damage And Insurance Claims
18.16 PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INSURANCE CLAIMS [7 CFR 3555.307(d)] Servicers should ensure that hazard insurance claims are filed and settled as expeditiously as possible. Servicers are responsible for taking prompt action to protect the interests of the borrower and Agency when a hazard or flood occurs. This involves working closely with the insurance carrier, the borrower, and repair contractors. The servicer will complete a thorough analysis concerning the decision to repair the security property and document the decision. The decision should support the best level of return to the servicer and minimize loss to the Agency. Insurance proceeds will be issued jointly to the servicer and the borrower. If the decision is to use the proceeds to repair the property, the servicer must ensure a licensed contractor is used to complete the repairs. Unless the homeowner qualifies for direct payment of insurance proceeds in accordance with of Chapter 17 of this Handbook, the servicer will release the proceeds in draws based on periodic inspections. The final draw will be paid after verification that all repairs were satisfactorily completed. The servicer is responsible for obtaining all lien waivers for work performed. If the premises have been destroyed, the servicer should compare the unpaid principal balance with the insurance proceeds and any other circumstances affecting the case, such as local laws barring reconstruction of the destroyed property. Insurance loss payments, condemnation awards, or similar proceeds will be applied on debts in accordance with lien priorities, on which the guarantee was based, or to rebuild or otherwise acquire needed replacement collateral.
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