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Bulletin: NY000483

Bulletin Document
V 2
Date: November 03, 2011
To: All New York State Office Counsel, Managers and Agents
RE: Section 14 and 19 of the New York State Rate Manual-Update

Section 14- Refinance and Subordinate Mortgage

Section 14 (A) (2) (b) requires that, “… there has been no change in the ownership of the fee or leasehold estate…”

In cases in which the original mortgagors have changed, the following scenarios may arise:

1) H & W are original owners/mortgagors, H deeds to W, W now refinances;

2) Tenants in common are original owners/mortgagors, co-tenant 1 conveys to co-tenant 2, who now refinances.

When at least one of the original mortgagors remains in title, and there have been no additional owners added, Stewart requires the refinance rate be given.

3) H and W, or tenants in common are original owners/mortgagors, and then prior to or at refinance, a 3rd party is added to title.

When a new party is added, Stewart requires the full rate be given.

Section 14 (A) (2) (c) requires that, “the New Mortgage describes the same property…”

The following scenarios may arise in connection with this requirement:

The owner has taken the following action with respect to the parcel acquired:

1) deeded part of the original parcel;

2) subdivided part of the original parcel;

3) lost part of the original parcel due to condemnation or litigation.

Where the parcel that is the subject of the refinance is a part of the original parcel, Stewart requires the refinance rate be given.

However, when the parcel that is the subject of the refinance includes additional property than the original parcel, Stewart requires that the full rate be given.

Section 19- Simultaneous Issue of Two or More Loan Policies

Section 19 of the TIRSA Manual requires that amount of the mortgages be added together and the rate given on the combined amount.  We have received a number of inquiries regarding the application of this section.  The rate calculator approved by Stewart at:  (Rate Calculator web site) will allow you to input the mortgage amounts and will give you the appropriate premiums.  Please use only the Stewart approved rate calculator to calculate rates under section 19. 

We hope these clarifications assist you as you encounter these situations.  If you have any questions regarding this Bulletin please Agency Legal Services at 212-922-0050.

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