What Happens to Your Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
What
Insurance on the mortgage
Check
Mortgage documents
Payout
May pay off balance
Step-by-Step Guide
Check if mortgage has associated life/PMI coverage
Some mortgages include mortgage life insurance that pays off the balance at death. This is separate from regular PMI. Check the original mortgage documents.
File claim with insurance provider
If mortgage life insurance exists, file claim with death cert. The mortgage balance may be fully paid off.
Document Now Checklist
- Mortgage lender
- Whether mortgage life insurance exists
- Policy number if known
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