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There are some unique instances where you may be able to borrow against the value of your life insurance policy, although it is not always possible. Getting a policy loan can be particularly helpful if you need to send a child to college or pay a mortgage. In these instances, having a substantial monetary value to borrow against can be a helpful tool. Let's dive deeper into if you can borrow against life insurance and how a life insurance policy loan works.
Yes, you can borrow against your life insurance policy if the plan you choose has cash value. Cash value is a portion of your life insurance payment put into a savings-like account that grows tax-free over time.1 The cash value component is typically found in whole life insurance plans and isn't an option in term life insurance policies.1
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You can take out life insurance loans against the value of the death benefit within a life insurance plan.1 The death benefit is the portion of money paid to the beneficiary when the life insurance policy owner passes.2 The value of the life insurance policy itself is used to help guarantee the loan will be paid back.1
When you borrow against life insurance, these loans are taken out with the life insurance company rather than a bank or credit card company. They often come with a simpler approval process, since you technically own your life insurance plan's death benefit and cash value.1 Life insurance companies will charge interest on the loan monthly, and you can either pay it as it comes in or let it accrue and pay it all later.1
You can borrow money against permanent life insurance policies that have cash value. Some types of permanent policies you can borrow from include whole life, universal life, and final expense insurance. Remember that term life insurance policies don't come with a cash value component, so you can't borrow against term life insurance.
There are a few specific instances when taking out a loan against your life insurance can be more beneficial than going the traditional route with a bank. Let's explore these pros and cons of borrowing against life insurance more in-depth.
Here are some instances where borrowing money against your life insurance policy may make sense:
The amount of money you can borrow from a life insurance policy depends on how much cash value you have and the rules set by the insurer. However, policyholders can often borrow up to 90% of their cash value.1
Once you've built up enough cash value to cover your desired loan amount, you can borrow money from your life insurance policy. The amount of time it will take to accumulate the funds depends on your policy's structure, but it may take a few years to build up enough cash value to take out a policy loan.
Aflac offers whole life insurance with cash value that you can borrow against in the form of a loan. These life insurance loans can help pay for medical expenses, a mortgage, or any other bills you may have. Our life insurance plans are affordable, flexible and you may be able to skip the medical questions. Chat with an agent today to see how our life insurance plans fit your goals.
1 How Can I Borrow Money From My Life Insurance Policy. Updated December 18, 2023. Accessed March 4th, 2024. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/111314/how-can-i-borrow-money-my-life-insurance-policy.asp.
2 Investopedia - Death Benefit: How It’s Taxed and Who Can Claim It. Updated September 28, 2023. Accessed March 4, 2024. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/deathbenefit.asp.
Coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. In New York, coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of New York.
68000 series: In Arkansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, & Virginia, Policies: ICC1368100, ICC1368200, ICC1368300, ICC1368400. In Delaware, Policies A68100-A68400. In New York, NY68100-NY68400.65000 series: In Virginia, Policies ICC0965JTO & ICC0965JWO. B61000 series: In Arkansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, & Virginia, Policies: ICC18B61JWO & ICC18B61JTO. In Delaware, Policies B61JWO, B61JTO. B60000 series: In Arkansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, & Virginia, Policies: ICC18B60C10, ICC18B60100, ICC18B60200, ICC18B60300, & ICC18B60400. Q60000 series: Whole: In Arkansas, Delaware & Oregon, Policy Q60100M. In Idaho Policy Q60100MID. In Oklahoma, Policy Q60100MOK. In Texas, Policy Q60100MTX.Q60000 series: Term: In Delaware, Policies Q60200CM. In Arkansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Policies ICC18Q60200C, ICC18Q60300C, ICC18Q60400C.
Final Expense insurance coverage is underwritten by Tier One Insurance Company. The life insurance policy described herein contains an optional Accelerated Death Benefits Rider that is intended for favorable tax treatment under Section 101(g) of the Internal Revenue Code. Aflac does not give legal or tax advice. Please consult with a qualified legal, tax, and accounting advisor before engaging in any transaction. In AR, AZ, ID, OK, OR, PA, TX and VA: Policies ICC21-AFLLBL21 and ICC21-AFLRPL21; and Riders ICC21-AFLABR22, ICC21-AFLADB22, and ICC21-AFLCDR22. Tier One Insurance Company is part of the Aflac family of insurers. In California, Tier One Insurance Company does business as Tier One Life Insurance Company (Tier One NAIC 92908).
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Receipt of accelerated death benefits may affect eligibility for public assistance programs. Benefits may also be taxable, and are not expected to receive the same favorable tax treatment as other types of accelerated death benefits that may be available.
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Aflac does not offer Universal or Variable Universal life insurance.
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