Mortgage Blog

The COVID-19 Virus is affecting people and their employment across Canada and many are making tough decisions on the future of their mortgage. You are likely aware by now that lenders are offering mortgage deferrals (if not, check out my previous blog) and for some people this may be a necessary option to maintain their financial security during this time. If you are considering deferring your mortgage payments, please ask your lender if your payment includes life and or disability premiums.  If the payments do include insurance premiums, ask if you are required to pay the premiums separately.

It is very unlikely that the insurance premiums can be deferred.  Not paying them could potentially mean your premiums would fall into arrears.   If you needed to make a claim, that claim could potentially be declined by the insurance carrier because your insurance premiums are not up to date.  This could result in your Life and Disability Insurance being null and void.  

Disability Insurance covers your ongoing mortgage payment for a specific period of time should you become disabled due to illness or injury that prevents you from performing the regular duties of your occupation prior to your disability’s manifestation, according to the terms of your policy. Life Insurance is a protection that pays out your mortgage balance (or up to the maximum specified in the certificate of insurance) in the event of your death, making it affordable for your surviving spouse and/or family to remain in your home without financial duress. Typically, Life and Disability Insurance are purchased together. 

Understanding all the effects of deferring Mortgage payments can be a little daunting. Reach out to me, and I can assist you with reviewing your situation and the additional aspects that you may need to consider when deferring payments.  I want to ensure that you are able to proceed with confidence when making decisions for you and your family’s financial and mortgage future.