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"PMI or (Pecentage of Mortgage), insurace, it primarily for the lender's peace of mind. It is normally demanded of borrowers that will put less than 20% of their home's value down. As they pay into the mortgage, they will no longer need it for the contract."

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Does homeowners insurance pay your mortgage if you become disabled?

Homeowners insurance does not cover your mortgage if you become disabled. You would need to obtain mortgage protection insurance for that.


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.


How long are you required to have mortgage insurance?

You will need mortgage insurance as long as you still have a balance to pay on your mortgage, so in essence for as long as you have a mortgage.


What mortgage protection policies would the average homeowner need?

Not every person needs mortgage protection insurance. It is typically used to pay your mortgage with your life insurance policy. That money would probably be better spent on your family who can spread the money out for food and utilities.


Who should have mortgage insurance?

Are you referring to mortgage insurance that is added to your monthly payment in case of default? Anyone with an ltv at 80% or greater. Or are you talking about mortgage life insurance? These are two very different things. You only need mortgage life insurance if you do not already have a life insurance policy that is adequate to pay off the mortgage.

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Does homeowners insurance pay your mortgage if you become disabled?

Homeowners insurance does not cover your mortgage if you become disabled. You would need to obtain mortgage protection insurance for that.


Why would a person need a second mortgage?

A person would need a second mortgage because it is a way to avoid mortgage insurance. They might also need a second mortgage if they need a lump sum of cash.


Does homeowners insurance pay off your mortgage if one of the homeowners dies?

No. For that kind of benefit you need mortgage insurance or a life insurance policy.No. For that kind of benefit you need mortgage insurance or a life insurance policy.No. For that kind of benefit you need mortgage insurance or a life insurance policy.No. For that kind of benefit you need mortgage insurance or a life insurance policy.


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.


How long are you required to have mortgage insurance?

You will need mortgage insurance as long as you still have a balance to pay on your mortgage, so in essence for as long as you have a mortgage.


What steps would one have to take to get a mortgage when they are on unemployment insurance?

Getting a mortgage if you are unemployed is pretty much impossible. Fortunately, there are some mortgage companies that offer unemployment insurance protection. However, you need to be employed first. If you attempt to get a loan without a job, it is pretty much impossible. If you were to get a mortgage, you would have to make a lot on unemployment insurance.


What mortgage protection policies would the average homeowner need?

Not every person needs mortgage protection insurance. It is typically used to pay your mortgage with your life insurance policy. That money would probably be better spent on your family who can spread the money out for food and utilities.


Who should have mortgage insurance?

Are you referring to mortgage insurance that is added to your monthly payment in case of default? Anyone with an ltv at 80% or greater. Or are you talking about mortgage life insurance? These are two very different things. You only need mortgage life insurance if you do not already have a life insurance policy that is adequate to pay off the mortgage.


What type of insurance do you need in order for the mortgage to be paid off when one owner dies?

Joint Mortgage Term Life Insurance


Are there any exclusions when mortgage life insurance will not pay?

Many. You would need to check your policy to discover what is covered.


Why you need building insurance for mortgage?

The the person who owns the mortgage (mortgagee) wants to protect their investment.


What is the purpose of mortgage life insurance?

Mortgage life insurance is a specialized insurance policy that is designed to pay off a mortgage loan should the borrower die before it is paid in full. Typically mortgage insurance and other types of credit insurance such as unemployment or disability insurance do not require the same level of physical examinations or other application measures that a private life insurance policy would need. However, they have no cash value and only insure the balance on the loan.

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