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Mortgage Life Insurance vs Personal Life Insurance

Mortgage Life Insurance
 

  • The mortgagor owns your policy.
  • The insurance amount can only be the exact amount of your mortgage.
  • The mortgagor is the beneficiary.
  • Outstanding balance of the mortgage is paid upon death of insured.
  • Coverage reduces as the mortgage balance reduces but premiums are level.
  • You may need to re-qualify if your mortgage is refinanced or transferred - rate based on current age.
  • Coverage terminates when your mortgage is paid off.
  • Coverage is not portable if you change lenders. Submit new application based on current health and rates.
  • Coverage is not convertible to permanent insurance.
  • If both insured clients die together, only the mortgage balance is paid.
  • Generally, no distinction is made between smokers and non-smokers. 


Personal Life Insurance
 

  • You own your policy.
  • You may select any insurance amount.
  • You name the beneficiary.
  • Proceeds are paid to the beneficiary upon death of insured.
  • Coverage may be maintained at original amount or reduced as you choose.
  • You may never have to re-qualify.
  • Coverage remains in place once your mortgage is paid off.
  • Coverage is portable if you change lenders - no need to re-apply to prove your insurability. You are protected from the risk of losing your insurance because of change in health.
  •  If both insured clients die together, both policies are paid (double coverage).
  • Your rates will be based on your smoking status.


For a Mortgage life insurance quote from a licenced Life Insurance broker please contact my office in Nanaimo at: 250-754-7775 or toll free 1-800-758-3077

 

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