Mortgage protection gap

If something happens to you, would your family be able to keep the house?

Your gap

$200k

You'd need to add $200,000 in coverage to fully protect the mortgage.

Estimated cost to close the gap

$22 – $39/mo

Level 30-year term, ~$200,000 face amount.

Could your spouse carry the mortgage alone?

No — spouse income supports ~$1167/mo, mortgage is ~$1800/mo

Level term vs. lender mortgage protection

  • Level term: payout stays constant. Lender MPI: payout decreases as mortgage paid down.
  • Level term: your family is the beneficiary. Lender MPI: the lender is.
  • Lender MPI typically costs 20–40% more for equivalent early-year coverage.

Save your gap analysis

Raphael Hertz, NPN 22170072. Licensed insurance producer in all 50 states and DC. Estimates shown are not binding quotes — actual rates depend on health, carrier, and underwriting. Coverage and product availability vary by state and carrier.