Guaranteed issue policies normally have a two year waiting period before
the entire face amount of the policy will be paid to the beneficiary.
A conversion option allows you to convert up to
the entire face amount of your policy before your term ends.
Not exact matches
However, this type
of policy still has a level premium and
face amount during the
entire life
of the coverage.
With a level term mortgage life insurance
policy, the
face amount of the plan will remain the same throughout the life
of the
entire term
of the
policy.
One type — level term — will keep the
face amount (death benefit)
of the
policy the same throughout the
entire duration
of the
policy.
If you choose to pay off the loan, your death benefit will be reinstated as the initial
face value
of the
policy (plus the
entire cash - value
amount earned while owning the
policy, if you have requested that option).
Most companies will allow you to convert up to the
entire face amount of your existing term
policy and you'll be guaranteed your original rate class.
The main drawback to guaranteed issue life insurance is that there is a very limited
amount of coverage offered (up to $ 25,000), and the
policies need to be in effect for two years before paying out the
entire face value.
If the rates are too high to convert your
entire policy, you can convert a portion
of it (a minimum
of $ 100k
face amount) and essentially pay the same for less coverage (not ideal, but again, good to have the option, and you'll be able to keep this coverage for the rest
of your life).