Why do you need life insurance on a mortgage?

Why do you need life insurance on a mortgage?

Mortgage life insurance – also referred to as mortgage protection – is a type of insurance that pays out if you die before you finish paying your mortgage. Its aim is to stop anyone you leave behind from worrying about paying the monthly repayments, or be forced to sell the property to repay the amount still owed.

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