Securing Your Mortgage: Protecting What Matters
Congratulations on securing your mortgage! It’s a significant milestone, but it’s essential to remember that you don’t fully own your home until you’ve paid off your mortgage. Life can throw unexpected challenges your way, like illness or accidents, and you’ll still need to make those mortgage payments.
Types of insurances
Family Income Benefit (FIB) is a smart choice for many families. Unlike lump-sum life insurance, FIB acts like a monthly salary, covering ongoing expenses if one or both parents pass away. You can even choose for your child to receive the benefit, providing lasting financial support.
If you have an employer’s package, consider income protection to complement it. It can cover you for an extended period, such as 60% of your income, if your employer’s benefits are limited.
For the self-employed, income protection is like your personal furlough scheme, tax-free and offering up to 60% of your monthly income. Protect what you have because lenders only care about getting their borrowed money back.
Critical Illness Cover (CIC) provides financial support if you’re diagnosed with critical illnesses like cancer, stroke, or heart attack. Some insurers even cover additional conditions. It’s a safety net when you need it most, ensuring you can prioritize your health without financial stress.
Fact of the Day:
The term “mortgage” originates from the Old French phrase “Mort gage,” translating to “dead pledge.”
This conveys a profound commitment, exemplifying a solemn promise to repay your lender over the course of your agreed term, often spanning a lifetime for many individuals.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
“The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate all Buy to Let mortgages”
