If the policy lapses, is surrendered or becomes a MEC, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for
distribution of policy cash values.
If the policy lapses, matures, is surrendered or becomes a modified endowment, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for
disbursement of policy cash values.
The first 2 choices (# 1 and # 2) above focus on either maintaining the policy in force OR a preserving maximum death benefit, whereas the last 2 choices are preferred in many cases because they facilitate the ongoing performance and
growth of the policy cash value.
Some may like to take full
advantage of a policies cash value that will build during the duration of their life, while others may not be ready to purchase such a plan until a situation that necessitates insurance arises.
So - called «non-forfeiture» laws ensure that if a consumer walks away from the policy, that reserve is available in the
form of a policy cash value that can be paid if / when the policy is surrendered.
Because the life insurance company uses a
combination of the policy cash value (while alive) or the policy death benefit (after death of the insured) to provide collateral and «guaranteed» repayment of the loan.
If the policy lapses, matures, is surrendered, or becomes a modified endowment, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for
distributions of policy cash values.
If the policy lapses, matures, is surrendered or becomes a modified endowment, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for
disbursement of policy cash values.
The first 2 choices (# 1 and # 2) above focus on either maintaining the policy in force OR a preserving maximum death benefit, whereas the last 2 choices are preferred in many cases because they facilitate the ongoing performance and
growth of the policy cash value.
If the policy lapses, is surrendered or becomes an MEC, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for distribution
of policy cash values.
If the policy lapses, is surrendered or becomes a MEC, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for distribution
of policy cash values.
If the policy lapses, is surrendered or becomes an MEC, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for distribution
of policy cash values.
If the policy lapses, matures, is surrendered, or becomes a modified endowment, the loan balance at such time would generally be viewed as distributed and taxable under the general rules for distributions
of policy cash values.
Loans: Universal and Whole Life policies allow you to utilize
some of your policy cash value for current needs in the form of a loan.