Individually Owned Life Insurance vs Mortgage Insurance

When taking out a mortgage with a lending institution you should cover off that debt with an insurance policy. Not all coverage options are created equal. Let’s look at the highlights of the two options available to you.

Control

Individually Owned Term Life Insurance
You own the coverage and choose who receives the death benefit

Mortgage Insurance from lender

Lender owns the policy and they are the beneficiary

 

 

Guaranteed Premiums

Individually Owned Term Life Insurance
Your rates are guaranteed for the life of the policy

Mortgage Insurance from lender 

Mortgage insurance rates are not guaranteed and can increase

 

 

Portability

Individually Owned Term Life Insurance
Coverage remains intact if you switch lenders

 

Mortgage Insurance from lender
You need to reapply for coverage if you move lenders

 

 

Level Coverage Amount

Individually Owned Term Life Insurance
Coverage amount stays the same even as your mortgage decreases

 

Mortgage Insurance from lender
Coverage declines as your mortgage is paid off. Premiums stay the same

 

 

 

Comfort

Individually Owned Term Life Insurance
Underwritten at the time of application. No surprises at the time of claim

 

Mortgage Insurance from lender
Underwritten at the time of death

 

 

Reach out to us today if you want to explore the benefits of individually owned life insurance.

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