3. What is a Mortgagee Interest Policy (MIP)? Why do I have to take up a MIP when there is a
MCST policy?
If the condominium unit is mortgaged, the bank may require the borrower to take up a MIP, which
generally protects the outstanding loan amount and allows the bank to claim up to the loss amount,
the sum insured or the building reinstatement value (whichever is the lower) following the damage.
However, not all banks require their customers to take up a MIP.
As part of the terms and conditions for taking up the housing loan to purchase the property, you have
agreed that the financial interest of the lending bank would be protected by insurance should any
damage and loss occur to the mortgaged property.
As provided under the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act, the insurer who has made
the payment to the bank to discharge your loan, either fully or partially, will take over as the
mortgagee or will be added as a sub-mortgagee respectively. You will continue to repay the
outstanding loan:
(a) to the insurer if the amount of the claim equals the amount necessary to discharge the
mortgage; or
(b) to both the bank and the insurer if the amount of the claim is less than the amount required to
discharge the mortgage. There is no double coverage.
