by Insurance | May 10, 2025 | Terminologies
Most people think of credit utilization as something that only matters when applying for a loan or a new credit card. But this key metric—the ratio of your credit card balances to your credit limits—can also subtly impact life insurance underwriting, approval odds,...
by Insurance | May 7, 2025 | Terminologies
When people hear the term late payment fee, they typically think of credit cards, loans, or utility bills. But did you know that late payments can also have serious consequences in the world of life insurance—especially when dealing with flexible premium products like...
by Insurance | May 6, 2025 | Terminologies
The term prepayment penalty is most commonly used in lending—when borrowers are penalized for paying off a loan early. But in the world of life insurance, especially when policies are used as financial tools, a similar concept emerges under a different name: penalties...
by Insurance | May 4, 2025 | Terminologies
In lending, the concept of early repayment usually refers to paying off a loan before its scheduled end date—often with the goal of saving on interest. But how does this idea translate to life insurance, especially with cash value policies like Indexed Universal Life...
by Insurance | May 3, 2025 | Terminologies
In traditional loans, a repayment schedule outlines the fixed timeline and amounts due until the debt is fully paid. But in the world of life insurance—particularly with policies that accumulate cash value like Indexed Universal Life (IUL)—repayment schedules are far...
by Insurance | Apr 28, 2025 | Terminologies
In the world of credit cards and loans, the term minimum payment refers to the smallest amount you’re required to pay each month to keep your account in good standing. But what does “minimum payment” mean when applied to life insurance—especially policies like Indexed...
by Insurance | Apr 26, 2025 | Terminologies
In loans and credit cards, a late payment often triggers fees, interest rate hikes, or credit score damage. But what does a late payment mean when it comes to life insurance, particularly policies like Indexed Universal Life (IUL) or Whole Life? Life insurance doesn’t...
by Insurance | Apr 25, 2025 | Terminologies
When most people think of an installment plan, they imagine paying for a product or service in manageable chunks over time—like a car loan or phone bill. But in the realm of life insurance, especially permanent policies like Indexed Universal Life (IUL), the concept...
by Insurance | Apr 20, 2025 | Terminologies
In banking and credit, a cash limit refers to the maximum amount of physical or advanceable cash you can access from your credit line. But in life insurance, particularly with Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Permanent life insurance policies accumulate a cash value over...
by Insurance | Apr 18, 2025 | Terminologies
In credit cards and loans, a payment due date is a firm deadline: miss it, and you’ll face late fees, interest hikes, or credit score drops. While life insurance policies work a little differently, the concept of a due date still plays a critical role—especially in...
