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Before buying insurance from your bank to cover your mortgage, understand the difference between self owned mortgage life insurance and bank owned life insurance. The key differences are ownership, premium, coverage, beneficiaries and portability.
Ownership:
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Self: You own and control the policy.
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Bank: The bank owns and controls the policy.
Premium:
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Self: Your premiums are guaranteed at policy issue and discounts are available based on your health.
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Bank: Premiums are not guaranteed and there are no discounts available based on your health.
Coverage:
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Self: The coverage that you apply for remains the same.
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Bank: The coverage is tied to your mortgage balance therefore it decreases as you pay down your mortgage but the premium stays the same.
Beneficiary:
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Self: You choose who your beneficiary is and they can choose how they want to use the insurance benefit.
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Bank: The bank is beneficiary and only pays off your mortgage.
Portability:
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Self: Your policy stays with you regardless of your lender.
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Bank: Your policy is tied to your lender and if you change, you may need to reapply for insurance.
We’ve created an infographic about the difference between personally owned life insurance vs. bank owned life insurance.
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What Clients Are Saying
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Reuben P11 August 2026
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Nisha Hope11 June 2025
When we started looking for life insurance, my husband and I had met with multiple companies. Vishal was very informative, easy to follow, any questions we had he was quick to answer and most importantly he brought us peace and transparency when it came to how much it would cost. The customer service is top notch, and I will recommend him to everyone I know. Thank you Vishal!!!!Posted on Google
Sabrina Wipf26 May 2025
Vishal was so knowledgeable, helpful and kind. He was able to help us with all of our insurance needs efficiently and made the whole process seamless. I would highly recommend.Posted on Google
Jag Deol15 February 2025
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Hosanna Tesfazghi4 February 2025
From the very first interaction, Vishal impressed me with his extensive knowledge and professionalism. He was patient, taking the time to answer all my questions and guiding me through the process of securing insurance for my family. He listened to my needs without ever pushing unnecessary products, making me feel that he genuinely cared about my family's best interests. It’s refreshing to work with someone you can trust. I highly recommend Vishal; he is knowledgeable, attentive, and truly cares about his clients!Posted on Google
Paul Clark4 December 2024
Fantastic and knowledgeable, I have learned so much in a short period of time!Posted on Google
Pabasarini K25 November 2024
Greg was really helpful in answering a lot of the questions I had about getting insurance. I appreciate that they guided me through the process.Posted on Google
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Vishal has knowledge and a genuine interest in achieving the best for clients. He understood everyday detail and helped me in planning for my future. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to achieve better financial outcomes.Posted on Google
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Had questions for Vishal about tax planning and investments through various vehicles and he responded right away with a follow up to book meeting. With tax season upon us, it was a urgent quick question and he tended to us right away.Posted on Google
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My experience with Vishal in regards to critical illness insurance was very informative and professional. He made the process personable simple, and of value. Vishal has been very approachable with any questions I had regarding critical illness insurance. I would certainly recommend his services to my loved ones!Posted on Google
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Varinder Cooner19 August 2020
Working with Vishal has been a great experience! He is our financial counselor who is very knowledgable and has helped us organize our finances and manage our investments. He conducts quarterly plan reviews, which I really like, and provides us with updates and makes plan modifications as necessary. He is always available to answer any questions we have. Not only he is a great resource for nearly all financial decisions you face but also has access to some of the best professionals you would need such as Realtors, Accountants, RESP specialists etc. Thanks Vishal for sharing your knowledge and providing us financial guidance!

