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Mortgage Protection Insurance clears your debt to the bank if you die.

So, if you (or your partner) meet an early, very sad end, your home becomes theirs, debt-free.

If you didn’t have Mortgage Protection, the debt would keep on keepin’ on and there’d only be one of you to pay it off – which, again, given the apocalyptic state of the housing market, would be really, really rough.

Anyway, the lender won’t actually give you a mortgage without Mortgage Protection, so you’re gonna have to cough up for it, whether you want to or not.

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Buying mortgage protection insurance should be quite straightforward.

But after taking advice from the bank, your friends, your family, your colleagues and some random you met down the vegetable aisle, your head is melted.

Don't worry, I'm here to set you straight.

Here's what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line for mortgage protection insurance:

First Time Buyer Mortgage Protection Insurance Ireland 2023

You're looking for mortgage protection.

You're a first time buyer.

You've come to the right place

Getting Mortgage Protection or Life Insurance if you’re HIV Positive

For decades, HIV was a ruthless killer, savaging entire communities.

Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since, both in terms of treatment and response.

According to Sexualwellbeing, 6,000 people live with HIV in Ireland and are getting on with their lives as normal. You may be one of them – and if you are, you may be considering buying a house or getting life insurance because you’re at that time in your life.

Today, I will look at that very topic in this article.

Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since, both in terms of treatment and response.

What is the Best Mortgage Protection Policy in Ireland (2023 Edition)

Buying a house, as we all know, is a pain in the hole as it involves any number of the following:

Keeping a paper trail.
Dealing with estate agents.
Living at home in the box room with yer ma and da for a year to save a deposit. 
Paperwork. 
Dealing with estate agents.
More paperwork. 
Budgeting for stamp duty and a solicitor.

It’s no wonder you might be tempted just to say ‘feck it’ and go with your bank when they offer you a Mortgage Protection policy. But don't!

The Ultimate Guide to Mortgage Protection Insurance in Ireland | 2023 Edition

Welcome to THE most comprehensive guide to mortgage protection on t'internet.

Learn:

where to buy the best mortgage life insurance policy
why you should never add serious illness cover to your policy?
how to avoid 33% tax if you're not married

And much more more

What are the new Mortgage Lending Rules in Ireland?

Getting a mortgage was a cinch in olden times (the noughties).

Deposit? Pah - 100% mortgages were the norm.

3.5 times income? Pfff -  Borrowing 8 times income was a breeze

You could even self-certify your earnings!

Yeah, I know, it didn't end well, and this laxer lending made the Central Bank more cautious when laying down Ireland's current mortgage lending rules.

But are things changing?

Is Mortgage Protection The Same as Life Insurance?

For millennia, philosophers have mused the difference between Life Insurance and Mortgage Protection.

Well, they haven’t, but I’m giving you the answer. 

What Costs Are Involved When Buying A Home In Ireland?

Is the whole house-buying industry a money-making business? I’ll let you make up your mind but let’s put it this way, buying a home is not cheap.

If you're new to the homeownership game, you might not even be aware of all the little extras that add up quickly.

Don’t worry, I want to get you all caught up, so you don’t get caught out.

Here are the extra money-sucking things you’ll need to plan for if you want to buy a home in Ireland.

How to Buy a House in this Crazy Rental Market

There are certain milestones in life that you’ll cling to as proof that you are an actual adult – even though “adult” can feel like a state of mind as your age slowly and not-so-assuredly creeps up.

Meeting the other half who you’re serious enough about that you’re happy to sit in and watch Love Island or whatever sportsball they’re into. Sustaining said relationship, even through wobblers about wet towels and whose turn it is to load the dishwasher. Finding the first few grey hairs. Having very serious discussions with your friends in the pub about mortgages and personal finances and babies.

Very strongly considering applying for a mortgage....

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