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What is a lienholder?
I got a car loan from my bank. When I added full coverage to my car insurance, the agent asked if I had a lienholder to add. What's that?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re unsure of what a lienholder is, don’t worry, you’re not alone! A lienholder is a finance term that represents the entity or lender that holds your loan.
Your bank or lender is your lienholder. Since you are financing your car, you need to add your bank to your insurance. To do so, have your bank’s name and address handy.
By adding a lienholder, you’re letting your
car insurance
company know that another party has an interest in the vehicle. When you finance your car, a bank or lender still has partial ownership. If your car is in an accident and totaled, any insurance payout would go toward what you owe on your loan.If you haven’t already, comparison shop with other insurance companies. Anytime you make changes to your car insurance policy, exploring your options can save you money. Some insurance companies have fees for adding lienholders or charge more for full coverage. By comparing your options, you can get the best price.
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