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A borrower's flood insurance policy has a $5,000 deductible, which exceeds what the borrower can afford. The borrower requests to reduce the coverage amount to lower the premium. How should the lender respond?

Correct Answer

A) Allow the reduction if it maintains minimum required coverage

The Flood Disaster Protection Act only requires minimum coverage amounts (outstanding loan balance, maximum NFIP coverage, or insurable value). Deductible amounts do not affect the coverage requirement, and lenders may allow reductions as long as minimum coverage is maintained.

Answer Options
A
Allow the reduction if it maintains minimum required coverage
B
Require the borrower to maintain the original coverage amount
C
Suggest the borrower increase the deductible further to lower premiums
D
Offer to pay the difference in premium costs

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Flood Disaster Protection Act only requires minimum coverage amounts (outstanding loan balance, maximum NFIP coverage, or insurable value). Deductible amounts do not affect the coverage requirement, and lenders may allow reductions as long as minimum coverage is maintained.

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