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A collateral assignment of life insurance is a conditional assignment appointing a lender as an assignee of a policy. Essentially, the lender has a claim to some or all of the death benefit until the loan is repaid. The death benefit is used as collateral for a loan.

The advantage to using a collateral assignee over naming the lender as a beneficiary is that you can specify that the lender is only entitled to a certain amount, namely the amount of the outstanding loan. That would allow your beneficiaries still be entitled to any remaining death benefit.

Lenders commonly require that life insurance serve as collateral for a business loan to guarantee repayment if the borrower dies or defaults. They may even require you to get a life insurance policy to be approved for a business loan.

Key Takeaways

  • The borrower of a business loan using life insurance as collateral must be the policy owner, who may or may not be the insured.
  • The collateral assignment helps you avoid naming a lender as a beneficiary.
  • The collateral assignment may be against all or part of the policy's value.
  • If any amount of the death benefit remains after the lender is paid, it is distributed to beneficiaries.
  • Once the loan is fully repaid, the life insurance policy is no longer used as collateral.

How a Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance Works

Collateral assignments make sure the lender gets paid only what they are due. The borrower must be the owner of the policy, but they do not have to be the insured person. And the policy must remain current for the life of the loan, with the policy owner continuing to pay all premiums . You can use either term or whole life insurance policy as collateral, but the death benefit must meet the lender's terms.

A permanent life insurance policy with a cash value allows the lender access to the cash value to use as loan payment if the borrower defaults. Many lenders don't accept term life insurance policies as collateral because they do not accumulate cash value.

Alternately, the policy owner's access to the cash value is restricted to protect the collateral. If the loan is repaid before the borrower's death, the assignment is removed, and the lender is no longer the beneficiary of the death benefit.

Insurance companies must be notified of the collateral assignment of a policy. However, other than their obligation to meet the terms of the contract, they are not involved in the agreement.

Example of Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance

For example, say you have a business plan for a floral shop and need a $50,000 loan to get started. When you apply for the loan, the bank says you must have collateral in the form of a life insurance policy to back it up. You have a whole life insurance policy with a cash value of $65,000 and a death benefit of $300,000, which the bank accepts as collateral.

So, you then designate the bank as the policy's assignee until you repay the $50,000 loan. That way, the bank can ensure it will be repaid the funds it lent you, even if you died. In this case, because the cash value and death benefit is more than what you owe the lender, your beneficiaries would still inherit money.

Alternatives to Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance

Using a collateral assignment to secure a business loan can help you access the funds you need to start or grow your business. However, you would be at risk of losing your life insurance policy if you defaulted on the loan, meaning your beneficiaries may not receive the money you'd planned for them to inherit.

Consult with a financial advisor to discuss whether a collateral assignment or one of these alternatives may be most appropriate for your financial situation.

Life insurance loan (policy loan) : If you already have a life insurance policy with a cash value, you can likely borrow against it. Policy loans are not taxed and have less stringent requirements such as no credit or income checks. However, this option would not work if you do not already have a permanent life insurance policy because the cash value component takes time to build.

Surrendering your policy : You can also surrender your policy to access any cash value you've built up. However, your beneficiaries would no longer receive a death benefit.

Other loan types : Finally, you can apply for other loans, such as a personal loan, that do not require life insurance as collateral. You could use loans that rely on other types of collateral, such as a home equity loan that uses your home equity.

What Are the Benefits of Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance?

A collateral assignment of a life insurance policy may be required if you need a business loan. Lenders typically require life insurance as collateral for business loans because they guarantee repayment if the borrower dies. A policy with cash value can guarantee repayment if the borrower defaults.

What Kind of Life Insurance Can Be Used for Collateral?

You can typically use any type of life insurance policy as collateral for a business loan, depending on the lender's requirements. A permanent life insurance policy with a cash value allows the lender a source of funds to use if the borrower defaults. Some lenders may not accept term life insurance policies, which have no cash value. The lender will typically require the death benefit be a certain amount, depending on your loan size.

Is Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance Irrevocable?

A collateral assignment of life insurance is irrevocable. So, the policyholder may not use the cash value of a life insurance policy dedicated toward collateral for a loan until that loan has been repaid.

What is the Difference Between an Assignment and a Collateral Assignment?

With an absolute assignment , the entire ownership of the policy would be transferred to the assignee, or the lender. Then, the lender would be entitled to the full death benefit. With a collateral assignment, the lender is only entitled to the balance of the outstanding loan.

The Bottom Line

If you are applying for life insurance to secure your own business loan, remember you do not need to make the lender the beneficiary. Instead you can use a collateral assignment. Consult a financial advisor or insurance broker who can walk you through the process and explain its pros and cons as they apply to your situation.

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What is collateral assignment of life insurance?

A collateral assignment of life insurance is a method of securing a loan by using a life insurance policy as collateral . If you pass away before the loan is repaid, the lender can collect the outstanding loan balance from the death benefit of your life insurance policy. Any remaining funds from the death benefit would then be disbursed to the policy’s designated beneficiary(ies).

Why use life insurance as collateral?

There are several reasons why you might want to use life insurance as collateral for a loan. Among them:

  • It can be affordable. Depending on your age, health, the type and value of policy, life insurance costs vary. However, life insurance premiums may be less than what you would pay for an unsecured loan with higher interest rates.
  • You are not jeopardizing your personal property. By using life insurance as collateral, you might be able to take out a secured loan without putting your home or vehicle at risk. If you pass away before the loan is repaid, the lender will use funds available from your life insurance policy’s death benefit to pay off the loan.
  • It may be attractive to lenders. Many financial institutions view life insurance as a good option for collateral, knowing that they will very likely have the money to pay off your loan in the event of your death.

Of course, there are also some situations in which a collateral assignment of life insurance is not the best option. Some people are unable to obtain affordable life insurance due to their age or health complications. It can also be difficult to use an existing life insurance policy as collateral for a loan; a lender may require you to take out a new policy, specifically for the purpose of the collateral assignment.

How do I take out a loan using a collateral assignment of life insurance?

If you would like to take out a loan using life insurance as collateral, your first step should be to find a lender willing to issue this type of loan. After you confirm the lender’s requirements, you may be able to use your existing life insurance policy (if the lender will allow it) or you might need to purchase a new policy for a collateral assignment.

If you take out a new policy, the application process is the same as applying for any other type of life insurance and may require extensive underwriting, including a medical exam. After you have purchased the new policy, you will need to ask the insurance company for a collateral assignment form that you will need to complete, noting your lender as an assignee. Generally, a lender will not be listed as a beneficiary. The beneficiary(ies)will be the person you would like to receive any leftover benefits not claimed by the lender.

What types of life insurance can I use as collateral for a loan?

Both main types of life insurance, term life insurance and permanent life insurance , can be used to secure a loan. If you have a policy that falls into a subcategory of permanent life insurance, such as whole life, universal life, variable life or variable-universal life, these too are eligible to be used as collateral. However, each financial institution will likely have different requirements. Make sure to discuss these requirements with your lender before purchasing life insurance with the specific intention to use it as collateral. If more than one option is available, you may want to compare the cost of premiums for each type of policy.

Alternatives to life insurance as collateral

If you are considering a collateral assignment of life insurance, there are a few alternative funding options that might be worth exploring. Since many factors determine each option, working with a financial advisor may be the best way to find the ideal solution for your situation.

Unsecured loan

Depending on your situation, an unsecured loan may be more affordable than a secured loan with life insurance as collateral. This is more likely to be the case if you have good enough credit to qualify for a low interest rate without having to offer any type of collateral. There are many different types of unsecured loans, including credit cards and personal loans.

Cash value life insurance

Some permanent life insurance policies accumulate cash value over time that you can use in different ways. If you have such a policy, you may be able to partially withdraw the cash value or take a loan against your cash value. However, there are implications to using the cash value in your life insurance policy, so be sure to discuss this solution with a life insurance agent or your financial advisor before making a decision.

Home equity line of credit (HELOC)

A home equity line of credit (HELOC), is a more flexible way to access funds than a standard secured loan. While HELOCs carry the downside of risking your home as collateral, you retain more control over the amount you borrow. Instead of receiving one lump sum, you will have access to a line of credit that you can withdraw from as needed. You will only have to pay interest on the actual amount borrowed.

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Policyholder Assigns the Payments

When you choose to assign benefits directly to a funeral home, you maintain the right to choose where your service will be held. When you name the funeral home as the beneficiary of your policy, the costs are prepaid, leaving family members with little or no responsibility for payments. As the policyholder, you make the funeral home the primary beneficiary of your policy with any proceeds left over targeted for the next beneficiary on the policy. You make this assignment through your life insurance company.

Beneficiary Assignment

A beneficiary of a life insurance policy can fill out an assignment form at the funeral home, which will allow payment of the settlement to go directly to the funeral home. Again, any money left over is given back to the beneficiaries named once the funeral expenses are settled. Typically, the forms needed for a beneficiary assignment are available through the funeral home directly or you can ask your life insurance agent to provide you with the necessary documentation.

Caveats for Assignments

Once you decide on a beneficiary, it’s up to that person to assign the life insurance proceeds over to the funeral home. If the beneficiary decides not to participate in the funeral financially, he can keep the proceeds of the payoff, so if your intention is to use your life insurance policy to pay for your funeral expenses, either make the funeral home the beneficiary or choose a trustworthy beneficiary who will follow your wishes. At the same time, use only a reputable funeral home for direct payments from your policy – one that has been around for a while and is run by an experienced family or corporation.

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  16. What Is Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance?

    A collateral assignment for your life insurance coverage only allows the bank or lender to claim the amount of money still owed on an outstanding loan or debt. If you have a $500,000 life insurance policy and die while still owing $50,000 on a business loan, the lender could claim $50,000 of your death benefit — assuming, of course, that you ...

  17. What Is the Assignment of Insurance Benefits?

    What Is a Life Insurance Assignment? 2. ... it may require you to fill out an assignment of benefits form allowing it to bill the insurance company directly for your medical treatments. You remain ...

  18. PDF 29-538, Assignment

    ASSIGNMENT - GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE - An assignment may be made only in favor of the insured's widow, widower, child, father, mother, ... NOTE: If the insurance is not payable in one sum, contingent beneficiaries (if any) are required to join in the assignment. VA FORM FEB 1990 29-538 EXISTING STOCK ...

  19. PDF Assignment of benefits

    Use this form to assign benefits to a service provider in order to receive reimbursement for services received. Our usual practice is to reimburse ... Long-term care insurance policies and riders are underwritten and administered by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (John Hancock USA), Boston, MA 02116 (licensed ... Assignment of ...

  20. Forms

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  21. How to Assign Insurance Benefits to Pay For a Funeral

    A beneficiary of a life insurance policy can fill out an assignment form at the funeral home, which will allow payment of the settlement to go directly to the funeral home. Again, any money left ...

  22. Assignment of Life Insurance Proceeds Form for Life Claim Benefits

    All insurance products discussed herein are underwritten and administered by LifeMap Assurance Company® (LifeMap). LifeMap is owned by Life & Specialty Ventures (LSV) LLC. LSV is a partnership owned by several health plan partner organizations to provide ancillary products and services to its members, including life, disability, and dental ...

  23. John Hancock Life Insurance: Forms, Claims & More

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