Choosing Life Cover To Protect Your Mortgage
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Choosing Life Cover to Protect Your Mortgage
Overview
Buying a family home often prompts people to consider life insurance. Since a mortgage is typically one of the most significant financial commitments, it's wise to protect it. A well-selected life insurance policy can ensure your loved ones are financially safeguarded if you pass away.
Types of Life Cover
When protecting your mortgage, term life assurance is a common choice. Generally, you can choose between:
- Level Term Insurance: The coverage amount remains constant throughout the policy.
- Decreasing Term Insurance: The potential payout reduces as the mortgage is paid down.
In both cases, the policy concludes when a claim is made or the mortgage is fully paid.
Cost Factors
The cost of mortgage life insurance relies on several elements:
- Mortgage Terms: The amount borrowed and the repayment period.
- Personal Factors: Your lifestyle, age, and health.
- Policy Type: Level term is typically more expensive than decreasing term because the payout remains constant.
Level term insurance offers the advantage of consistent payout, providing extra financial security if there’s money left after covering the mortgage. It’s also beneficial for interest-only mortgages, where repayments increase and equity builds slowly.
Additional Considerations
Consider whether to opt for joint insurance or separate policies for you and your partner. Also, explore additional critical or terminal illness cover, which might be included in some policies. Always read the fine print to know exactly what's covered.
Lastly, joint policies aren't always ideal, even for married couples. Thoroughly investigate all options before deciding between joint and separate coverage.
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