Within the state of Florida, there are multiple rates that can be used for a Refinance. This article will explain each rate, how they are calculated and how LodeStar will quote them.
- REISSUE RATE: Original debt and loan amount are primarily considered per the manual "Any amount of new insurance [loan amount], in the aggregate, in excess of the amount under the previous policy [original debt] shall be computed at the original owner’s or leasehold rates."
- SUBSTITUTION RATE: Original debt, existing debt and loan amount are primarily considered for the substitution rate. Per the manual "...the unpaid principal balance of the previous loan [existing debt]will be considered the amount of insurance..... these rates shall be added the regular rates....for any new insurance, that is, the difference between the unpaid principal balance of the original loan [original debt] and the amount of the new loan [loan amount]"
By default, LodeStar will quote the Refinance Rate. Substitution rates are applicable if the policy is over $250,000. For the substitution rate to apply, the checkbox question, 'Should the substitution rate be used (proof of previous policy required)?' needs to be checked.
*Also, the 'date of prior policy' and 'estimated date of closing' are required to be filled in before clicking calculate.
If the loan amount is under $250,000 and the substitution rate is to be used, the user will need to check two checkboxes:
- 'Should the substitution rate be used (proof of previous policy required)?'
- 'Is the debt to be refinanced with the same lender or assignee of that debt?'
*Also, the 'date of prior policy' and 'estimated date of closing' are required to be filled in before clicking calculate.
If neither checkboxes are checked, LodeStar will automatically quote of the refinance rate.
Questions? Reach out to support@lssoftwaresolutions.com.