Lenders Place Insurance at 10x Policy Cost During Brief Coverage Lapses, Violating RESPA
Wells Fargo charged $960 for two months of lender-placed insurance after a homeowner's policy lapsed briefly due to card theft abroad, representing an annualized rate nearly 10x the actual policy cost. The insurer cancelled without prior written notice, and replacement coverage was obtained immediately. This force-placed insurance pricing practice violates RESPA 12 CFR 1024.37 requiring charges be bona fide and reasonable.
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