Mortgage Insurance Plans: How Good Is Yours?

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Mortgage insurance, to pay off a mortgage, is something you'll inevitably be asked to take out by the bank. Mortgage insurance is necessary so that if something happens to you or your spouse then your loan will be paid off which is good news for your family and the bank. Banks act as if doing you a favour by offering mortgage insurance through their own group plan. Are they?

Mortgage Insurance Is Probably A Much Better Deal From Any Number Of Insurance Companies.

Mortgage insurance is no different than term life insurance; in fact it is term life insurance. With either, your policy lasts for a specified period of time and pays if something happens to you or your spouse if you are both insured. The real difference is how much control you'll have over your policy and how much you'll pay for it.

Mortgage insurance offered by the bank, does not allow you to customize a policy to fit your needs and you'll be lumped together with other borrowers under a group plan. So, you will have no control over your policy. For example, through a company of your choice, such as Canada Life or National Life, you would be able to choose your own beneficiary and decide how to spend the proceeds. These options are not available with a mortgage taken from a lending institution. If the insured party dies, the mortgage loan is completely paid off, even if you need some money for other things.

Additionally, the bank has the right to not renew your policy and to cancel the policy when you sell the house. Do you want to give up this control as now you may have become uninsurable?

MORTGAGE INSURANCE COSTS MORE FROM A BANK

Your own premiums will not go up in the life of a 20 year policy so you would pay the same premium today that you'd pay ten years from now. You won't get that same guarantee from a bank which can increase your premiums during the life of the policy. In addition, you could pay as much as 40% more right now than if you shopped around and found your own insurance provider. Not to mention that the policy you take out through your bank will gradually decrease in face value while a plan you select from an outside source will have the same face value during the entire policy period.

Of course, many people don't mind paying more for their mortgage insurance because it's more convenient than dealing with insurance agents. But the truth is that you can easily find a policy that fits your needs and provides affordable premiums via the Internet. An organization, such as The Hughes Trustco Group, can generate quotes for you from all the providers so you'll know that you're receiving the best deal possible on the policy you want.

Mortgage insurance is important and should be part of your home buying or refinancing preparations, but that does not mean you need to pay more or let the bank make important decisions for you. Instead, you should find your own personal plan at a company that you choose which will let you stay in control of your policy and will save you money in the long run. You can get a quote right here at Mortgage Insurance.


About the Author

Ivon T. Hughes, The Hughes Trustco Group Ltd.
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Tel: (514) 842-9001 Email: info@trustco.ca Web: http://www.hughestrustco.com

[Raquelita]

i have always read that it is a bad idea to get mortgage insurance - that it is better to get life insurance instead since that money can cover not only a mortgage but other things too for a better price. Of course, sometimes you're stuck paying PMI and that stinks, but i avoid buying the regular mortage insurance. I just threw out yet another offer for it today.

[Merlin21]

They have one concern. If one of them dies, they want to make sure the mortgage can be paid off so the survivor can keep the house. The lender does offer mortgage insurance, but they must apply to see if they qualify. They even wonder if they should rely on that insurance plan, as they will lose it if they switch lenders at the expiry of their mortgage term.

[alizee]

This is a good suggestion that you put up here...dude…..hope that it benefits all the ones who land up here.

[marsh]

Hi sorry I cannot help you because
I don't have any idea about this matter.

[magma]

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[spencer24]

Now is not a good time to think about mortgage and mortgage insurance in general. The real estate bubble is not fully deflated yet, and buying in this real estate market looks dangerous to me.

[marsh]

Mortgage insurance, to pay off a mortgage, is something you'll inevitably be asked to take out by the bank. Mortgage insurance is necessary so that if something happens to you or your spouse then your loan will be paid off which is good news for your family and the bank. Banks act as if doing you a favour by offering mortgage insurance through their own group plan. Are they?

[HelpIfICan]

sounds like a really good idea!