While it’s not a thought that any of us like to dwell on, it’s important to consider how your mortgage would be paid if the main earner in your family was to suddenly pass away.
Life insurance is particularly important for people with dependants, a partner or family looking for financial security and is typically bought to cover a mortgage in the event of the policy holder’s death. It gives peace of mind that your family will benefit from a cash lump sum that will provide financial security if you’re no longer around.
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Level term life insurance is where the premiums and amount of cover stay the same during a policy term, regardless of when the insured person passes away.
Sometimes known as mortgage life insurance, decreasing insurance means the payout amount reduces each year. It’s generally used to help pay off a repayment mortgage.
The payout amount goes up over time, as does your monthly payment. Many choose it to protect the value of the payout against inflation and the rising cost of living.
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A rule of thumb is to cover 10 times the main breadwinner’s income. If you have a partner or children to consider, it's important to consider the financial impact if you died. The aim is to have enough cash to cover the lack of income if you're gone.
You’ll need to ensure that you take out enough cover to repay your mortgage. For example, if you’ve got a 25 year mortgage for £450,000 and take out mortgage life cover for £300,000, you’ll be at risk of underinsuring your mortgage. This means your family will be left with a shortfall to cover the outstanding mortgage.
Writing a policy in trust means that the payout from the policy will be paid directly to the beneficiaries rather than your estate. Because the policy is held within trust it means that the payout won’t be subject to inheritance tax. It also means payment to your beneficiaries will probably be quicker, as the money will not go through the probate process. Instead, the insurer can arrange the payout once they’ve received the death certificate and any other required documents.
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