Life Insurance for Mortgage Replacement
Most people don’t realize life insurance can replace your mortgage entirely. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
What Is Mortgage Replacement Life Insurance?
Mortgage Replacement Life Insurance is a life insurance policy intended to cover the balance of a home loan in the event of the insured person’s death. The idea behind this type of policy is that it will provide financial relief to the surviving family members who might otherwise be unable to pay off the remaining mortgage balance on their own.
This type of policy essentially replaces the income stream from the deceased person, allowing their loved ones to remain in their home without having to worry about making future mortgage payments.
Your family stays in their home — no matter what
Mortgage Replacement Life Insurance ensures that if you pass away, your family won’t be forced to sell their home or take on additional debt to cover the remaining mortgage balance.
How Does It Work?
The way Mortgage Replacement Life Insurance works is straightforward. When you purchase a policy, you name a beneficiary — or beneficiaries — who will receive a lump sum payment if you die while still owing money on your mortgage loan.
The amount paid out by the policy will depend on how much money is left on the loan at the time of death, and whether other expenses — such as funeral costs — must be paid first. In most cases, all or most of the remaining loan balance will be covered.
You purchase a policy sized to cover your remaining mortgage balance — or more, to give your family additional flexibility.
Why Should I Consider It?
Mortgage Replacement Life Insurance can provide peace of mind for those who want to ensure that their families will have one less financial burden after they pass away. Here’s why it’s worth considering:
Keep your family home
Your family won't have to move or sell during an already emotional time. The home stays theirs.
Eliminate the debt
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Very affordable
Depending on your age and health, you could secure this coverage for just pennies per day.
Tailored to your needs
You choose the coverage amount, when it kicks in, and how it pays out. Built around your mortgage.
Our Mortgage Replacement Solution
We’ve created a quick and easy solution that helps you design your own Mortgage Replacement Life Insurance plan. These plans are easy to set up and can be tailored specifically for your needs:
