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Mortgage Life Insurance Question

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Hi,

I think this is a bit of a stupid question but can't find a definitive answer for it in any guides! Here goes...

I am a first time buyer and will need mortgage life insurance. Question is for mortgage life insurance, when calculating a quote for the amount of cover required, should I just include the mortgage amount I am borrowing or should the figure also include the amount borrowed plus interest over the mortgage period?

So for example which one is correct to quote for:

100k (mortgage amount) OR 170k (100k mortgage amount + 70k interest)

Thanks for any help in advance!

James :)

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  • roonaldo
    roonaldo Posts: 3,420 Forumite
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    £100k. Interest is added daily not at the start. You want it decreasing for repayment or level cover for interest only.
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