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MA S558

MA S558
Relative to the fiduciary responsibility of lenders for non-payment of insurance premiums from escrowed accounts


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the fiduciary responsibility of lenders for non-payment of insurance premiums from escrowed accounts. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to impose fiduciary responsibility on banks that require borrowers to escrow insurance premiums for property secured by a mortgage loan. If the bank fails to pay the insurance premium when due, despite having sufficient escrowed funds, and the property owner suffers a loss as a result, the bank will be liable for the loss, up to the coverage limits of the lapsed policy. The bank must also pay the insurance premium and any increased cost for a new policy for three years, as well as any late fees charged by the insurance company.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 04/30/2018)

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