Premium Financing (Stacking and Laddering Policies)

Premium financing is a concept gaining traction in the life insurance world, with agents and brokerages offering to help clients finance premiums to buy more coverage. On the surface, it sounds like a win-win opportunity: someone else’s money covers your policy premiums, potentially allowing you to access life insurance with lower upfront costs. Like any financing arrangement, using other people’s money comes with strings attached—and often more cost than meets the eye.

In this video, we unpack the concept of premium financing and explain why it’s not always the magical solution it seems. The topics of the real costs, risks, and factors you should carefully consider before opting into these arrangements will be covered.

Key Takeaways:

  • What premium financing is and why it’s being promoted in the life insurance industry.
  • The hidden costs and long-term impacts of using other people’s money for your policy.
  • Why understanding the true costs of premium financing is crucial for making an informed decision.
  • How to determine if premium financing aligns with your financial goals and insurance needs.

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