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Mortgage Life Insurance vs Personal Life Insurance
Mortgage
Life Insurance
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The mortgagor
owns your policy.
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The insurance
amount can only be the exact amount of your mortgage.
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The mortgagor
is the beneficiary.
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Outstanding
balance of the mortgage is paid upon death of insured.
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Coverage
reduces as the mortgage balance reduces but premiums are level.
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You may need
to re-qualify if your mortgage is refinanced or transferred - rate based
on current age.
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Coverage
terminates when your mortgage is paid off.
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Coverage
is not portable if you change lenders. Submit new application based on
current health and rates.
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Coverage
is not convertible to permanent insurance.
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If both insured
clients die together, only the mortgage balance is paid.
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Generally,
no distinction is made between smokers and non-smokers.
Personal
Life Insurance
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You own your
policy.
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You may select
any insurance amount.
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You name
the beneficiary.
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Proceeds
are paid to the beneficiary upon death of insured.
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Coverage
may be maintained at original amount or reduced as you choose.
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You may never
have to re-qualify.
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Coverage
remains in place once your mortgage is paid off.
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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.
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If
both insured clients die together, both policies are paid (double coverage).
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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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