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What if I die before I have repaid my mortgage?

If you die before your mortgage has been fully paid off, then your debt will pass on to your estate and your next of kin will face the cost of paying back your mortgage.

If the mortgage holder were to die, the mortgage debt will not be written off – his/her estate will have to repay the debt. That’s why you should have life insurance cover. Life Insurance will ensure that your mortgage is fully repaid and your family retains its home.

Most good life insurance policies also automatically include terminal illness cover. This means that if you are diagnosed with an illness/condition from which you are expected to die within the next 12 months, then the insurance policy pays out immediately you are diagnosed rather than waiting for the final outcome. This repays your mortgage and releives the family stress during the remaining time.
You can also get another form of insurance called critical illness cover. This pays a lump sum if the policyholder is diagnosed with one of a very wide range of serious illnesses/conditions such as blindness, cancer, a heart attack or stroke, MS or any other critical illnesses listed by the insurance company. The point about this insurance is that these illnesses do not have to be terminal nor do you have to be expected to die within 12 months – indeed you may continue to live for many many years thereafter.

Finally, you should consider Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance. This pays your monthly mortgage repayments if you fall sick, are made redundant, or have an accident that keeps you from working. This sort of insurance pays your monthly mortgage repayments for up to 12 months.

More FAQ's:

What exactly is a mortgage?
Where can I buy a mortgage?
What type of mortgage should I choose?
How do I shop around for the cheapest deal?
What are mortgage rates?
How do I get a mortgage quote?
What is an Agreement in Principle?
How much can I afford?
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How long are mortgages usually for?
How is interest calculated on a mortgage?
What is a mortgage calculator?
What happens if interest rates change?
How do I prove my income?
What happens if I am self-employed?
How does a joint mortgage work?
Can I get a mortgage with a group of friends?
Do I need a Guarantor?
What is Conveyancing?
How much deposit do I need?
What will the initial costs of buying a house be?
What is a Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee (MIG) and will I have to pay it?
How much is the Valuation Fee?
Will I have to pay an Arrangement Fee and how much will it be?
What is a Mortgage in Principle?
What happens during the mortgage application process?
What will I need to support my mortgage application?
What are redemption penalties?
How do I choose a mortgage?
How do I compare mortgages to find out which is the best?
Should I choose a "repayment" or an "interest only" mortgage?
What is a fixed rate mortgage?
What is a discounted rate mortgage?
What is a variable rate mortgage?
What is a flexible mortgage?
What is a current account mortgage?
What is an offset mortgage?
What is a capped mortgage?
What is a base rate tracker mortgage?
What is a cash back mortgage?
What is a 100% mortgage?
What is a first-time buyer mortgage?
What is a buy to let mortgage?
What is a self-certification mortgage?
What is an ISA mortgage?
What is a Refinance Mortgage?
I have been turned down for a loan or credit card, will I still be able to get a mortgage?
What happens if I am refused a mortgage?
What if I have bad credit?
What if I have mortgage arrears?
What happens if I have bank defaults?
What happens if I have no proof of income?
What happens if I have a repossession order?
What happens if I can't keep up my repayments?
Can I repay my mortgage early?
Can I take a break from making my mortgage repayments?
What happens if I have an unusual property?
What is "Right to Buy"
What happens if we have a joint mortgage, but one of us wants to leave?
Is there any way I can lower my monthly repayments without switching mortgages?
What happens if I want to move home?
What happens if there's a shortfall at the end of my mortgage term?
What is a remortgage?
What is Equity Release?
How do I switch mortgages?
How do I know if I should switch mortgages?
Do I need Mortgage Life Insurance?
Do I need Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance?
Do I need Buildings Insurance?
Do I need Home & Contents Insurance?
How do I calculate the rebuilding cost for my Buildings Insurance?
What is a Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio?
What if I die before my mortgage is paid off?
Is there a Government Regulatory Body I can refer to?
What is the Mortgage Code?
Can I buy my mortgage online?
Do I need to see a mortgage advisor?
What's the difference between buying a mortgage from a broker and the lender direct?
Do I have to pay the mortgage broker a fee?
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your repayments on a mortgage or
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