(1) Tangible property offered as security may be reasonably insured against loss for a reasonable term, considering the circumstances of the loan. If such insurance is sold at standard rates through a person duly licensed by the Department of Financial Services and if the policy is payable to the borrower or any member of her or his family, it shall not be deemed to be a collateral sale, purchase, or agreement even though a customary mortgagee clause is attached or the licensee is a coassured.
(2) Credit property, credit life, and disability insurance may be provided at the expense of the borrowers and must be provided under a group or individual insurance policy which complies with ss. 627.676-627.684 and lawful regulations thereunder. The cost of such insurance shall be deducted from the principal amount of the loan and shall be disclosed on the statement required by s. 516.15(1) or on a combined note and disclosure statement required by the federal Truth in Lending Act.
History.—s. 12, ch. 73-192; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 536, ch. 82-243; ss. 14, 16, 17, ch. 88-342; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 681, ch. 97-103; s. 582, ch. 2003-261; s. 14, ch. 2004-390.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 516 - Consumer Finance
516.02 - Loans; Lines of Credit; Rate of Interest; License.
516.03 - Application for License; Fees; Etc.
516.031 - Finance Charge; Maximum Rates.
516.035 - Rate of Interest Upon Default.
516.07 - Grounds for Denial of License or for Disciplinary Action.
516.11 - Investigations and Complaints.
516.12 - Records to Be Kept by Licensee.
516.16 - Confession of Judgment; Power of Attorney; Contents of Notes and Security.
516.17 - Assignment of Wages, etc., Given to Secure Loans.
516.21 - Restriction of Borrower’s Indebtedness.
516.22 - Rules; Certified Copies.
516.221 - Liability When Acting Upon Order, Declaratory Statement, or Rule.
516.23 - Subpoenas; Enforcement Actions; Rules.
516.26 - Purchase or Assignment of Wages, Salaries, Etc.
516.27 - Preexisting Contracts.
516.32 - Consumer Credit Counseling.
516.35 - Credit Insurance Must Comply With Credit Insurance Act.