A. No lender shall require a borrower or debtor, for the protection of property securing the credit or lien, to cancel an existing insurance policy on such property at the time of a refinancing solely to change the effective dates of coverage under the policy, unless the expiration date of such policy is within four months of the date of the closing.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 6.2-415

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

B. The provision of subsection A shall not prevent a lender from requesting a new policy when the coverage under the existing policy is inadequate or there is reasonable concern over the soundness or services of the insurer.

1995, c. 175, § 6.1-2.9:6; 2010, c. 794.