Midwest Family Mutual Automobile Underwriting Guidelines
Company |
Midwest Family Mutual |
Company |
Midwest Family Mutual |
Company |
Midwest Family Mutual |
Program |
Ultra-Elite - Tiers can be split |
Program |
Elite - Tiers can be split |
Program |
Standard - Tiers can be split |
Credit Score/Financial |
Superior - no bankruptcy, judgements, collections, or liens ever |
Credit Score/Financial |
Excellent - no bankruptcy, judgements, collections, or liens in the past 7 years |
Credit Score/Financial |
Very Good - no bankruptcy, judgements, collections, or liens in the past 5 years |
Prior Insurance |
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Prior Insurance |
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Prior Insurance |
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Prior Carrier |
Prior coverage in standard market for past 12 months |
Prior Carrier |
Prior coverage in standard market for past 12 months |
Prior Carrier |
Prior coverage in standard market for past 12 months |
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Lapse of Prior Coverage |
No lapse of coverage permitted |
Lapse of Prior Coverage |
No lapse of coverage permitted |
Lapse of Prior Coverage |
No lapse of coverage permitted |
Drivers |
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Drivers |
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Drivers |
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Driver Age |
Age 25 to 65 - 9 years experience |
Driver Age |
Age 21 to 70 - 5 years experience |
Driver Age |
Age 21 to 75 - 5 years experience |
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Children’s Age |
All children under 25 rated in standard program - parents in Ultra-Elite |
Children’s Age |
All children under 21 rated in standard program - parents in Elite |
Children’s Age |
14 to 25 |
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Physical Impairments |
Nothing that hinders driving - Submit only for all |
Physical Impairments |
Nothing that hinders driving - Submit only for all |
Physical Impairments |
Nothing that hinders driving - Submit only for all |
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Room Mates Information |
Include boyfriends & girlfriends driver information. Not rated on policy. |
Room Mates Information |
Include boyfriends & girlfriends driver information. Not rated on policy. |
Room Mates Information |
Include boyfriends & girlfriends driver information. Not rated on policy. |
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Are Excluded Drivers Allowed |
No |
Are Excluded Drivers Allowed |
No |
Are Excluded Drivers Allowed |
No |
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Other Driver Items |
2 years prior stable residency…..Required stable and continuous employment All children must be listed if they have a learners permit |
Other Driver Items |
1 year prior stable residency…..Required stable and continuous employment All children must be listed if they have a learners permit |
Other Driver Items |
2 years prior stable residency…..Required stable and continuous employment All children must be listed if they have a learners permit |
Driving Record/Losses |
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Driving Record/Losses |
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Driving Record/Losses |
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Record Experience Period |
5 years - Surcharge apply to 5 years |
Record Experience Period |
5 years - Surcharge apply to 5 years |
Record Experience Period |
5 years - Surcharge apply to 5 years |
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At Fault Accidents per Person |
0 in 5 years |
At Fault Accidents per Person |
0 in 2 years - 1 in years 3,4,5 |
At Fault Accidents per Person |
1 in 3 years |
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At Fault Accidents per Policy |
0 in 5 years |
At Fault Accidents per Policy |
0 in 2 years - 1 in years 3,4,5 |
At Fault Accidents per Policy |
1 in 3 years |
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No Fault Accidents per Person |
0 in 5 years |
No Fault Accidents per Person |
0 in 2 years - 1 in years 3,4,5 |
No Fault Accidents per Person |
2 with proof |
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No Fault Accidents per Policy |
0 in 5 years |
No Fault Accidents per Policy |
0 in 2 years - 1 in years 3,4,5 |
No Fault Accidents per Policy |
2 with proof |
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Minor Convictions per Person |
0 in 5 years |
Minor Convictions per Person |
0 in 2 years - 2 in years 3,4,5 if no accident |
Minor Convictions per Person |
2 in 3 years if no at fault accident |
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Minor Convictions per Policy |
0 in 5 years |
Minor Convictions per Policy |
NA |
Minor Convictions per Policy |
NA |
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Maximum Incidents per Person |
0 |
Maximum Incidents per Person |
0 in 2 years - 2 in years 3,4,5 |
Maximum Incidents per Person |
2 in 3 years |
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Maximum Incidents per Policy |
0 |
Maximum Incidents per Policy |
NA |
Maximum Incidents per Policy |
NA |
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At Fault Accident with Ticket |
0 permitted - Same as at fault by itself unless major violation |
At Fault Accident with Ticket |
1 permitted - Same as at fault by itself unless major violation |
At Fault Accident with Ticket |
1 permitted - Same as at fault by itself unless major violation |
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Major Convictions |
0 ever……includes DWI, Reckless, Speed 20 MPH over limit, Leaving Scene of Acc, Suspension of license, Felony Coniviction, Any SR22 filing |
Major Convictions |
0 for 5 years……includes DWI, Reckless, Speed 20 MPH over limit, Leaving Scene of Acc, Suspension of license, Felony Coniviction, Any SR22 filing |
Major Convictions |
0 for 4 years……includes DWI, Reckless, Speed 20 MPH over limit, Leaving Scene of Acc, Suspension of license, Felony Coniviction, Any SR22 filing……….Surcharges still apply for year 5. |
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Window Chip Comp Losses |
2 or 3 are OK if no other losses |
Window Chip Comp Losses |
2 or 3 are OK if no other losses |
Window Chip Comp Losses |
2 or 3 are OK if no other losses |
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Other Comp Losses |
1 OK if under $1000 |
Other Comp Losses |
1 under $1000 year 1&2 Another OK in year 3&4&5 |
Other Comp Losses |
1 OK in 3 years |
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No Fault Collision Losses |
treat as a no fault accident |
No Fault Collision Losses |
treat as a no fault accident |
No Fault Collision Losses |
treat as a no fault accident |
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At Fault Accident Surcharge |
.75 factor for accident $1000 or under…1.5 factor for accident over $1000 |
At Fault Accident Surcharge |
.75 factor for accident $1000 or under…1.5 factor for accident over $1000 |
At Fault Accident Surcharge |
.75 factor for accident $1000 or under…1.5 factor for accident over $1000 |
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Other Records/Loss Items |
Merit rating plan is used….. .5 factor for no fault accident $1000 or under…….75 factor for no fault accident over $1000…….5 factor for minor violation. 1.5 total points per person has a 0 point surcharge. If there was an accident on your policy for a person you gave permission to drive - That accident is considered your accident for rating purposes. |
Other Records/Loss Items |
Merit rating plan is used….. .5 factor for no fault accident $1000 or under…….75 factor for no fault accident over $1000…….5 factor for minor violation. 1.5 total points per person has a 0 point surcharge. 2.5 total points per person has a 1 point surcharge worth 20% for car driven. Over 2.5 points is not qualified. If there was an accident on your policy for a person you gave permission to drive - That accident is considered your accident for rating purposes. |
Other Records/Loss Items |
Merit rating plan is used….. .5 factor for no fault accident $1000 or under…….75 factor for no fault accident over $1000…….5 factor for minor violation. 1.5 total points per person has a 0 point surcharge. If there was an accident on your policy for a person you gave permission to drive - That accident is considered your accident for rating purposes. |
Vehicle Rating Items |
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Vehicle Rating Items |
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Vehicle Rating Items |
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Number of Vehicles |
2 or more |
Number of Vehicles |
1 or more |
Number of Vehicles |
1 or more |
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Vehicle Age Limitations |
2 vehicles 9 years and newer |
Vehicle Age Limitations |
1 vehicle 14 years and newer |
Vehicle Age Limitations |
1 vehicle 14 years and newer |
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Coverage Requirements |
2 vehicles with full coverage 50/100 minimum liability |
Coverage Requirements |
1 vehicle with full coverage 50/100 minimum liability |
Coverage Requirements |
None |
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Business Use Allowed |
No |
Business Use Allowed |
No |
Business Use Allowed |
Yes - with rating factor/class |
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Contractor Use Allowed |
No |
Contractor Use Allowed |
No |
Contractor Use Allowed |
No |
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One Ton Pickup Allowed |
No |
One Ton Pickup Allowed |
No |
One Ton Pickup Allowed |
No |
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Limit on Miles to Work |
No limit |
Limit on Miles to Work |
No limit |
Limit on Miles to Work |
No limit |
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Limit on Annual Mileage |
No limit |
Limit on Annual Mileage |
No limit |
Limit on Annual Mileage |
No limit |
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Other Vehicle Rating Items |
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Other Vehicle Rating Items |
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Other Vehicle Rating Items |
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Other Rating Items |
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Other Rating Items |
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Other Rating Items |
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Coverage Limit Rating Items |
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Coverage Limit Rating Items |
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Coverage Limit Rating Items |
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Miles to Work Rating Criteria |
1 or 2; 3 to 14; 15 and over |
Miles to Work Rating Criteria |
1 or 2; 3 to 14; 15 and over |
Miles to Work Rating Criteria |
1 or 2; 3 to 14; 15 and over |
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U S Citizen Requirement |
No |
U S Citizen Requirement |
No |
U S Citizen Requirement |
No |
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Supporting Policy Requirement |
Yes - requires HO3 or HO6 |
Supporting Policy Requirement |
No |
Supporting Policy Requirement |
No |
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Other Rating Items |
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Other Rating Items |
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Other Rating Items |
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Discount-Surcharges |
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Discount-Surcharges |
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Discount-Surcharges |
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Homeowners Package Discount |
Yes - 5% with HO3 or HO6 |
Homeowners Package Discount |
Yes - 5% with HO3 or HO6 |
Homeowners Package Discount |
Yes - 5% with HO3 or HO6 |
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Home Ownership Discount |
No |
Home Ownership Discount |
No |
Home Ownership Discount |
No |
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Multi Car Discount |
Yes |
Multi Car Discount |
Yes |
Multi Car Discount |
Yes |
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Claim Free Discount |
Yes - 5% claim free 1 to 2 years….10% claim free 2 to 3 years….15% claim free 3 or more years…….1 comp loss less than $1000 doesn't effect claim free discount. 2 losses of any kind in the past 3 year period take all claim free discount away. |
Claim Free Discount |
Yes - 5% claim free 1 to 2 years….10% claim free 2 to 3 years….15% claim free 3 or more years…….1 comp loss less than $1000 doesn't effect claim free discount. 2 losses of any kind in the past 3 year period take all claim free discount away. |
Claim Free Discount |
Yes - 5% claim free 1 to 2 years….10% claim free 2 to 3 years….15% claim free 3 or more years…….1 comp loss less than $1000 doesn't effect claim free discount. 2 losses of any kind in the past 3 year period take all claim free discount away. |
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Good Student Discount |
Yes - age 15-24 full time student with B average or better - requires proof |
Good Student Discount |
Yes - age 15-24 full time student with B average or better - requires proof |
Good Student Discount |
Yes - age 15-24 full time student with B average or better - requires proof |
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Drivers Training Discount |
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Drivers Training Discount |
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Drivers Training Discount |
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Air Bags Discount |
Yes - 30% discount on med pay for 2 air bags |
Air Bags Discount |
Yes - 30% discount on med pay for 2 air bags |
Air Bags Discount |
Yes - 30% discount on med pay for 2 air bags |
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Anti-lock Brakes Discount |
Yes - 5% discount liablity & collision |
Anti-lock Brakes Discount |
Yes - 5% discount liablity & collision |
Anti-lock Brakes Discount |
Yes - 5% discount liablity & collision |
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Passive Sec Alarm Discount |
Yes - 5% comp discount - disables the fuel, ignition or starting system |
Passive Sec Alarm Discount |
Yes - 5% comp discount - disables the fuel, ignition or starting system |
Passive Sec Alarm Discount |
Yes - 5% comp discount - disables the fuel, ignition or starting system |
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Active Sec Alarm Discount |
Yes - 5% comp discount - alarm only - same discount as passive |
Active Sec Alarm Discount |
Yes - 5% comp discount - alarm only - same discount as passive |
Active Sec Alarm Discount |
Yes - 5% comp discount - alarm only - same discount as passive |
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Other Discounts & Surcharges |
Prime rate disount applies when 1) Elite or Ultra Elite 2) Package Discount 3) Multi-car discount 4) Claim-Free discount of any kind (1 comp under $1000 ok). If all 4 then 10%. If 3 out of 4 then 5%…………..Extra car discount is 25% to lowest premium vehicle if the number of cars excede the number of drivers. (if unlicensed age 15 & up person exists, this is not applicable)…………Senior operator Acc Prevention course 10% for driver - course must be within 36 months. |
Other Discounts & Surcharges |
Prime rate disount applies when 1) Elite or Ultra Elite 2) Package Discount 3) Multi-car discount 4) Claim-Free discount of any kind (1 comp under $1000 ok). If all 4 then 10%. If 3 out of 4 then 5%…………..Extra car discount is 25% to lowest premium vehicle if the number of cars excede the number of drivers. (if unlicensed age 15 & up person exists, this is not applicable)…………Senior operator Acc Prevention course 10% for driver - course must be within 36 months. |
Other Discounts & Surcharges |
Prime rate disount applies when 1) Elite or Ultra Elite 2) Package Discount 3) Multi-car discount 4) Claim-Free discount of any kind (1 comp under $1000 ok). If all 4 then 10%. If 3 out of 4 then 5%…………..Extra car discount is 25% to lowest premium vehicle if the number of cars excede the number of drivers. (if unlicensed age 15 & up person exists, this is not applicable)…………Senior operator Acc Prevention course 10% for driver - course must be within 36 months. |
Vehicles |
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Vehicles |
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Vehicles |
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Unacceptable Vehicles |
No performance rated vehicles. No value over $60,000 |
Unacceptable Vehicles |
No Sports car or Sports premium performance rating. No value over $60,000. |
Unacceptable Vehicles |
None - Performance vehicles get surcharged |
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Restricted Vehicles |
None - Everything is acceptable or not acceptable. |
Restricted Vehicles |
None - Everything is acceptable or not acceptable. |
Restricted Vehicles |
None - Performance vehicles get surcharged |
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Motor Home Rating |
No - Cannot write a motor home |
Motor Home Rating |
No - Cannot write a motor home |
Motor Home Rating |
No - Cannot write a motor home |
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Travel Trailer Rating |
Yes - Get current value - 6 mo rate is .0058 on comp & .0062 on collision - $100 deductible comp and $250 deductible collision. No other deductibles |
Travel Trailer Rating |
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Travel Trailer Rating |
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Other Trailer Rating |
Yes - Get current value - 6 mo rate is .0058 on comp & .0062 on collision - $100 deductible comp and $250 deductible collision. No other deductibles |
Other Trailer Rating |
Yes - Get current value - 6 mo rate is .0058 on comp & .0062 on collision - $100 deductible comp and $250 deductible collision. No other deductibles |
Other Trailer Rating |
Yes - Get current value - 6 mo rate is .0058 on comp & .0062 on collision - $100 deductible comp and $250 deductible collision. No other deductibles |
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Conversion Van Rating |
Determine price new of van plus the conversion package. Use the price new-symbol guide to determine symbol. Enter symbol in priority rating. |
Conversion Van Rating |
Determine price new of van plus the conversion package. Use the price new-symbol guide to determine symbol. Enter symbol in priority rating. |
Conversion Van Rating |
Determine price new of van plus the conversion package. Use the price new-symbol guide to determine symbol. Enter symbol in priority rating. |
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Pickup Topper Rating |
Determine price new of pickup and topper. Use the price new-symbol guide to determine symbol. Enter symbol in priority rating. |
Pickup Topper Rating |
Determine price new of pickup and topper. Use the price new-symbol guide to determine symbol. Enter symbol in priority rating. |
Pickup Topper Rating |
Determine price new of pickup and topper. Use the price new-symbol guide to determine symbol. Enter symbol in priority rating. |
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Other Vehicle Items |
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Other Vehicle Items |
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Other Vehicle Items |
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Policy Term/Payments |
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Policy Term/Payments |
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Policy Term/Payments |
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Policy Term |
12 months - if children in Standard - still 12 mo |
Policy Term |
12 months - if children in Standard - still 12 |
Policy Term |
6 months - if parents elite or ultra - then 12 mo |
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Billed Payments Available |
Annual payment - no fees……equal 6 month payments 50% each plus $6 fee on second payment…...40% down & 3 equal payments plus $6 fee on each - no fee on initial downpayment……25% down and balance billed in 10 monthly installemtns - $6 fee on billed payments - no fee on initial downpayment |
Billed Payments Available |
Annual payment - no fees……equal 6 month payments 50% each plus $6 fee on second payment…...40% down & 3 equal payments plus $6 fee on each - no fee on initial downpayment……25% down and balance billed in 10 monthly installemtns - $6 fee on billed payments - no fee on initial downpayment |
Billed Payments Available |
Paid in full for 6 months - no fees…… 2 equal payments 50% each plus $6 fee on second payment…...40% down & 3 equal monthly payments plus $6 fee on each - no fee on initial downpayment |
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EFT Payments Available |
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EFT Payments Available |
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EFT Payments Available |
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Credit Card Payment Available |
No |
Credit Card Payment Available |
No |
Credit Card Payment Available |
No |
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App Binding Requirement |
Application sent in within 24 hours of the effective date |
App Binding Requirement |
Application sent in within 24 hours of the effective date |
App Binding Requirement |
Application sent in within 24 hours of the effective date |
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Claim Reporting Procedure |
Agent completes claim report - fax to company at 1-952-417-7075 |
Claim Reporting Procedure |
Agent completes claim report - fax to company at 1-952-417-7075 |
Claim Reporting Procedure |
Agent completes claim report - fax to company at 1-952-417-7075 |