What happens to an insurance repair check after a sale? | NC

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Q: What happens to an insurance repair check if a jointly owned house is sold before the repairs are completed? A: Usually, the money does not automatically go to just one owner. If the mortgage lender is holding the insurance funds, the loan documents often control what happens next. The lender may require the money to be used for repairs, may apply it to the loan balance, or may handle it…