There are two types of mortgage insurance: mortgage life insurance (which is life insurance purchased to cover your home mortgage in case you pass unexpectedly), and private mortgage insurance (insurance you pay for to protect your mortgage company should you default on payment).
Mortgage life insurance is the kind I know about. If you have recently purchased a home and are thinking about getting mortgage life insurance, you should definitely consider it. You don’t necessarily have to buy a policy just to cover you mortgage, but that is one way you can do it. Having life insurance protection is important, especially if you have a young family. If you were to die unexpectedly you could leave behind financial protection for the ones you love.
Currently there are many sites online where you can quote life insurance rates. It really doesn’t matter which one you use, but I would suggest using one that quotes as many companies as possible. That way you can see and compare all of the different life insurance quotes in one place, instead of having to deal with multiple agents from multiple companies.
Also make sure that the company you work with looks and sounds knowedgeable. If an agent knows their stuff, they’ll be able to direct you towards the company that will give you the lowest rates. There are so many things that affect rates (dmv records, health, health history, family health history, height/weight, etc.), and every company looks at those things differently. Having someone on your side that knows what each company looks for will help you find the life insurance policy that is the best for you.
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April 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Mortgage life insurance can provide much needed funds to help your family pay your mortgage if you pass away.
There are a few different types of plans available to choose from, including mortgage protection insurance, decreasing term life insurance, and level term life insurance.
Of the term life insurance options, level term life insurance is purchased by up to 97% of consumers because it provides premiums and coverage amounts that remain the same for up to 30 years. That way you can budget the cost, and rely on the coverage being there when your family needs it. And, the life insurance proceeds are paid to your beneficiary, not the mortgage loan company.
Make sure to consider the life insurance company’s financial strength rating, and compare plans and mortgage life insurance quotes from several carriers before choosing a plan.