Bad Credit Could Increase Mortages
Published March 5th, 2009
Florida's insurance commissioner says the national credit crunch could lead to more home foreclosures. That's because the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, which provides backup coverage for insurance companies, is having a hard time lining up financing, Commissioner Kevin McCarty told the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Thursday. If the fund runs out of money, it sells bonds to cover remaining claims. It's unlikely the fund could sell enough bonds if a major hurricane should strike because the bond market is so tight, McCarty said. The state is exploring other options including a line of credit from the federal government. Committee Chairman JD Alexander, R-Lake Wales, said one alternative is to raise premiums.
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