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A mortgage is often the reason a family begins thinking about coverage, but the mortgage balance is only one part of the household’s financial risk.
Questions Beyond the Loan Balance
- Could the surviving household maintain the monthly payment?
- Would income also be needed for taxes, insurance, repairs, and daily expenses?
- Are both borrowers contributing income or unpaid household services?
- How many years remain on the loan?
- Are there home-equity loans or other debts?
Matching the Coverage Period
Some homeowners choose a term that roughly matches the mortgage period. Others need coverage beyond the mortgage because income replacement, children, final expenses, or legacy goals last longer.
Policy-Owned Coverage vs. Creditor Coverage
Individual life insurance and lender-related products are not necessarily the same. Ask who owns the policy, who receives the benefit, whether the benefit stays level, and what happens if the loan is refinanced or the home is sold.
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