Unlike income protection, which replaces a broader portion of your salary, mortgage protection is specifically designed to cover your mortgage repayment each month. This keeps the policy focused and often more cost-effective.
Some policies, including those underwritten with level underwriting, agree your monthly benefit upfront so it doesn't change — giving you certainty about what you'll receive if you need to claim.
Policies typically pay out for up to 12 or 24 months, making them ideal for those who want targeted cover without a higher premium.
Mortgage protection covers your specific mortgage repayment for a limited period — usually 12–24 months. Income protection replaces a percentage of your full income and can pay out for much longer. If you want broader, longer-term cover, income protection is usually the better option. If you want affordable, targeted cover for your mortgage, mortgage protection fits the bill.
Level underwriting means your monthly benefit is agreed and fixed at the start of the policy. Some policies calculate the benefit based on your mortgage balance at the time of claim, which can cause surprises. Level underwriting gives you certainty.
Some policies include redundancy cover alongside accident and sickness. We'll check which policies include it and whether the terms are suitable for your employment situation.