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Can a mortgage company in Iowa come after a spouse if that spouse is NOT on the loan but IS on the title in the event of death?
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∙ 18y ago
Iowa is not a community property state, but that does not change the fact that the home is still considered collateral for the loan. In the vast majority of case the mortgage would still be owed by the surviving spouse if he or she wished to keep the property. There have been some very interesting rulings in a few state courts that have allowed the suviving spouse to take over the property "free and clear" regardless of an existing mortgage, because of the state laws concerning marital survivorship rights. A few cases are still on appeal but the others have been declared legally binding in favor of the surviving spouse. This is one reason savvy lenders should always require a married couple to be joint mortgage holders.
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Mortgage is in your name spouse dies will mortgage life insurance pay off house?
If the mortgage is in your name it would not be affected by the death of your spouse. Mortgage life insurance is coverage that is taken out so that your house would be paid for in the event of your death.
Will your be son be responsible for the mortgage on the property left to him in your will?
Yes, unless you arrange for insurance to pay the mortgage in the event of your death. Your son would inherit the property subject to the mortgage. He would need to continue paying the mortgage or the bank will take possession of the property by foreclosure.Yes, unless you arrange for insurance to pay the mortgage in the event of your death. Your son would inherit the property subject to the mortgage. He would need to continue paying the mortgage or the bank will take possession of the property by foreclosure.Yes, unless you arrange for insurance to pay the mortgage in the event of your death. Your son would inherit the property subject to the mortgage. He would need to continue paying the mortgage or the bank will take possession of the property by foreclosure.Yes, unless you arrange for insurance to pay the mortgage in the event of your death. Your son would inherit the property subject to the mortgage. He would need to continue paying the mortgage or the bank will take possession of the property by foreclosure.
What kind of insurance would cover a mortgage in the event of a spousal death?
Credit life insurance, Mortgage insurance, or decreasing term insurance.
What are the benefits of a mortgage life insurance?
The benefit of a mortgage life insurance is that in the event of the death of the policy holder, your family will receive benefits to pay on the mortgage. You can learn more about this at the Wikipedia.
Does mortgage insurance pay off the loan in the event of a death?
That is typically one of the contingencies that mortgage insurance will pay. The other tends to be when someone loses their job.
The single most stressful life event on the life stress scale is the death of a spouse?
NO. Losing a spouse is NOT a "top stressful life event" .... it would be in the "top life traumas" I respectfully disagree. Death of a spouse IS a life event, and in fact, is #1 on everyone's scale of most stressful life events (it is #1 on life events for adults; death of a parent is #1 for non-adults). Even things that should be happy occasions (vacation, holidays) have a stress rating.
Is a home mortgage covered and paid in a basic home owners insurance in the even of death?
No. To cover mortgage debt an insurance company can write a life insurance policy on the mortgage holder/s. This policy usually is a term life insurance policy that in the event of death pays the balance due on the mortgage at the time of death. The term of the policy would be the length of the mortgage and the policy value decreases as the mortgage is being paid off by the policy holder, eventually expiring at the end of the term along with the mortgage. Since the benefit paid under this type of policy is constantly being reduced, and eventually becomes zero, the premiums are considerably lower than a whole life policy in which a fixed sum is payable on the death of the insured.
How does mortgage insurance protect a homeowner?
Mortgage insurance protects a homeowner in one of two ways depending upon what type of insurance it is. Mortgage insurance is one of two types. Mortgage life insurance pays off the mortgage in the event of death. Payment protection covers job loss or disability of homeowner.
What is the purpose of mortgage protection life insurance?
The purpose of mortgage protection life insurance is to protect the home from being lost in the event the mortgagee passes away. The life insurance will pay off the balance of the existing mortgage to the finance company.
Steps to take if i die before my spouse?
You need to look into what is called "Estate Planning". Basically, you need a last will and testament to say who gets what, life insurance to cover any debts, taxes or final expenses. You should talk to a financial consultant or insurance broker who is familiar with estate planning. If you still have a mortgage on your home, consider purchasing a mortgage protection insurance policy. Among other coverage benefits, these policies pay off your mortgage in the event of death. I recommend fully researching the benefit of purchasing a policy like this. If your life insurance policy includes enough money for your surviving spouse to make mortgage payments then this extra insurance may be unnecessary.
What is the difference between mortgage loan insurance and mortgage life insurance?
Mortgage Insurance protects the LENDER in the event of a foreclosure and will pay any $$$ loss to them....no protection at all for YOU. Mortgage Life will pay-off your mortgage in the event YOU or the covered person dies.
Who pays your mortgage if you dies?
If you have an outstanding mortgage on your property at the time of your death the lender will take the property if the mortgage isn't paid. You can purchase some type of mortgage insurance or life insurance to pay off the mortgage in the event of your death. Otherwise, your heirs will need to pay it if they want to keep the property.
