Understanding Mortgage Loan Insurance and Claim Denials
Many lenders provide loan insurance as an added protection for both the borrower and themselves, with mortgage insurance being a popular choice. Depending on the policy’s terms, this insurance may cover your payments, interest, or pay your loan balance in the event of disability or death. Like many borrowers, you might choose this insurance for its convenience and low cost. As you make your loan payments over time, you are also paying insurance premiums, with the belief that if you become disabled, this insurance will cover your loan obligations, providing your family with vital financial relief.
Common reasons why mortgage lender insurance disability claims are denied
- Errors on medical questionnaire because the question was broad in scope and difficult to interpret
- Policy exclusions
- Insufficient medical evidence
- Failure to follow claims procedures correctly
- Disagreement with your doctor’s medical opinion