Mortgage protection & life cover
- Recurring
The short answer
Life, critical illness and income protection linked to the mortgage
- Price from
- £10.00
- Time on site
- 30 to 60 minutes
What you get
You get a personalised insurance policy that pays out a lump sum or regular income to cover your mortgage repayments if a specified unfortunate event occurs.
When do you need a Mortgage protection & life cover?
You should look into cover as soon as you start your property search.
- Start cover when you exchange contracts for a new home.
- Get protection if you have family or partners living with you.
- Review your plan if you increase your borrowing for renovations.
- Update your details when you get married or have children.
- Check your policy if you move to a new house.
What happens on the day
There is no home visit, but you will chat with an advisor.
- Speak with a specialist by phone or video call.
- Share details about your mortgage balance and monthly bills.
- Answer questions about your medical history and job duties.
- Review a personalised quote based on your specific needs.
- Wait while the insurer checks facts with your GP if needed.
- Sign your documents digitally once you are happy with the plan.
How to prepare
- Find your latest mortgage balance statement
- Check your current employer sick pay
- List your average monthly living costs
- Note down your GP surgery details
- Gather details of any current life policies
- Have your monthly income figures ready
- Make a list of regular medical prescriptions
- Decide who should receive the payout
How to improve your result
- Quit smoking to lower your monthly costs
- Combine life and illness cover for discounts
- Review your cover when your salary increases
- Set up a trust so money stays tax-free
- Choose a fixed rate so costs never rise
- Start early as prices rise with age
Why it is useful day to day
This protection gives you and your family total peace of mind.
- Know that your home is safe if you get sick.
- Feel secure that your debts are covered for your children.
- Avoid the risk of losing your house if you cannot work.
- Relax knowing your biggest monthly bill is taken care of.
- Enjoy your home without worrying about worst case scenarios.
Why we ask these questions
Your advisor helps you figure out exactly what your family needs.
- Ask how much monthly income your family would need.
- Find out which serious illnesses are covered by the plan.
- Check if the payout decreases as your mortgage gets smaller.
- See if the policy pays a lump sum or monthly payments.
- Confirm how long the waiting period is before claims start.
Frequently asked questions
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