We were told that we HAD to buy this insurance it was not an option, otherwise we would not get the mortgage from our bank or any other we were LIED to on so many fronts it sickens us daily.
@Prytanus we tried to file but we were told the decision was free will. also screwed up the mortgage on the rate and term . suppose to be 4.55 / 3 years but they filed 5.1 for 5 years (2 days before we were to move in) would have been homeless kids,pets if we didn't sign it. told that it would be corrected to proper amount asap (within july) wasn't done until december 31 and they kept the same rate and term . manager told me face to face he would personally fix it. fail!!!
scary how so many people trust some of the most profit driven companies in the country will do the right thing... sorry folks, they have shareholders to answer to and don't have time to give a crap about you
Just got a mortgage at TD Canada Trust and spent 1 hour on the phone PRIOR to paying premiums speaking to their underwriting department to see what I qualified for. I checked YES on my application so that I would be forced to speak with their underwriting department to make sure that every little thing that could possibly have on me, including the fact that I hang out with smokers JUST IN CASE. I'm not covered 100%, but 93% is better then nothing. Hopefully I didn't forget anything.
@bbtopaz1 Even then it's still a crap product. Compare it to a term policy. MI (mortgage insurance) is more expensive than a term policy. MI the beneficiary is the bank. Term, you pick the beneficiary. MI the benefits are on a declining scale to match the value of the home. Term is level so even if you have $10 left on the mortgage you still get all the money.
@bbtopaz1 Did they come to deliver you a policy...i'm sure not. The contract - is the policy no matter what you spoke about on the phone. Mortgage ins. even when paid out is an inferior product: expensive, declining benefit and the beneficiary is the bank! Depending on health we offer 3 X Benefit for same premium or less then half prem for same coverage. As debt reduces so could your premium; with staggered terms. contact me to protect yourself and family properly.
@bbtopaz1 The problem is every time you renew your mortgage it starts all over again and you have to re qualify. even if you do get paid at death they will only pay the balance of the mortgage. It is cheaper to buy a term policy that you can lower the death benefit as you pay off your mortgage and thereby lower the price. (or just keep the whole thing and have extra money left for your funeral) call a licensed agent and take care of this ASAP
On Amykins42 comment below. Maybe the person was not asked the question at time of completion! For me I went to my doctor and they said they'd call me if any problems.Well no call, so I called them and found out my cholestorol level was slightly high, but nothing to worry about they said. Had I not called, I would not have know and come a claim, this could easily cause the claim not to be paid to my family. I got a licensed insurance broker,completed lots of pages, seen a nurse & got covered.
Everyone has to know about this, so they can make choices. Also mortgage brokers can offer you the same type of insurance as banks and they also don't have insurance licenses or carry errors & ommissions insurance to help protect you.
You know the one fellow checked NO to taking medication for heart problems when clearly he was. So why would you say no and make the claim easy to deny?
@amykins42 I used to work at the bank and sell mortgages. my training was tell them to sign here if they want it and sign here if they don't (for the insurance). The bankers probably had no idea what the form even said and he probably didn't read it all. This type of insurance should be illegal unless sold by a licenced agent but the banks are not legislated by the insurance Canada act so they get away with it.
@xcalgadgets Great advice. If you need a mortgage, go to a mortgage broker. If you need your taxes done, go to an accountant. Go to a bank for transactions and cheques. NOTHING MORE!!! And for the love of God PLEASE start a relationship with a financial planner that you trust to guide you through all this... PLEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!!
This is an eye-opener. I actually had a mortgage with the TD bank. I had alot of faith in that policy.....was \i ever wrong to trust that ... luckily nothing happened...
Fantastic video. You have captured an important issue and are making a huge impact in educating Canadian Citizens on how the Wool has been pulled over their eyes in the Insurance industry. This is a very very critical topic. Keep it up Marketplace!
The point is you should never get Financial Advice especially Insurance & Investments advice from a bank The banks self-insure themselves by taking control of your financial Affairs (Assets & Liabilities) Keep your liabilities with the banks but never expose your Assets (Investments-RRSP ect) with the banks. Protect your Assets by keeping them out side of the banks & your Estate. Contact a true Financial Advisor with an Insurance & Investment license CONTROL YOUR OWN FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
I was offered mortgage ins for $12/m on a $180k mortgage...not sure why these people are paying $45/m on mortgage less then mine and a little more then mine.
We were told that we HAD to buy this insurance it was not an option, otherwise we would not get the mortgage from our bank or any other we were LIED to on so many fronts it sickens us daily.
kimmilil 1 month ago
@kimmilil
That's called "tied selling" and it is illegal. The broker/agent that you were dealing with commited a crime. You should complain.
Prytanus 3 weeks ago
@Prytanus we tried to file but we were told the decision was free will. also screwed up the mortgage on the rate and term . suppose to be 4.55 / 3 years but they filed 5.1 for 5 years (2 days before we were to move in) would have been homeless kids,pets if we didn't sign it. told that it would be corrected to proper amount asap (within july) wasn't done until december 31 and they kept the same rate and term . manager told me face to face he would personally fix it. fail!!!
kimmilil 3 weeks ago
@kimmilil
Now for the moment we've all been waiting for...
So which bank was it?
Evitability 3 weeks ago
scary how so many people trust some of the most profit driven companies in the country will do the right thing... sorry folks, they have shareholders to answer to and don't have time to give a crap about you
adamlake81 4 months ago
The big banks goal is to take all our money. Worst criminals on earth next to organized religion and the insurance industry.
Paulywantstokill 5 months ago
God know why there's so much consumer confidence in big banks. It boggles the mind.
chefkoo 5 months ago 2
all i say its bullshit Banks are cheatingggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
MsSunshine1806 5 months ago
Just got a mortgage at TD Canada Trust and spent 1 hour on the phone PRIOR to paying premiums speaking to their underwriting department to see what I qualified for. I checked YES on my application so that I would be forced to speak with their underwriting department to make sure that every little thing that could possibly have on me, including the fact that I hang out with smokers JUST IN CASE. I'm not covered 100%, but 93% is better then nothing. Hopefully I didn't forget anything.
bbtopaz1 7 months ago
@bbtopaz1 Even then it's still a crap product. Compare it to a term policy. MI (mortgage insurance) is more expensive than a term policy. MI the beneficiary is the bank. Term, you pick the beneficiary. MI the benefits are on a declining scale to match the value of the home. Term is level so even if you have $10 left on the mortgage you still get all the money.
chefkoo 6 months ago
@bbtopaz1 Did they come to deliver you a policy...i'm sure not. The contract - is the policy no matter what you spoke about on the phone. Mortgage ins. even when paid out is an inferior product: expensive, declining benefit and the beneficiary is the bank! Depending on health we offer 3 X Benefit for same premium or less then half prem for same coverage. As debt reduces so could your premium; with staggered terms. contact me to protect yourself and family properly.
Charlemainez 6 months ago
@Charlemainez Well said. Side by side, apples to apples, there are no redeeming qualities to mortgage life insurance.
chefkoo 5 months ago
@bbtopaz1 The problem is every time you renew your mortgage it starts all over again and you have to re qualify. even if you do get paid at death they will only pay the balance of the mortgage. It is cheaper to buy a term policy that you can lower the death benefit as you pay off your mortgage and thereby lower the price. (or just keep the whole thing and have extra money left for your funeral) call a licensed agent and take care of this ASAP
shouldsleep1 1 month ago
On Amykins42 comment below. Maybe the person was not asked the question at time of completion! For me I went to my doctor and they said they'd call me if any problems.Well no call, so I called them and found out my cholestorol level was slightly high, but nothing to worry about they said. Had I not called, I would not have know and come a claim, this could easily cause the claim not to be paid to my family. I got a licensed insurance broker,completed lots of pages, seen a nurse & got covered.
helloalec1 10 months ago
Everyone has to know about this, so they can make choices. Also mortgage brokers can offer you the same type of insurance as banks and they also don't have insurance licenses or carry errors & ommissions insurance to help protect you.
helloalec1 10 months ago
@helloalec1 But they can refer you to a certified financial planner like myself. I have relationships with many mortgage brokers.
chefkoo 9 months ago
You know the one fellow checked NO to taking medication for heart problems when clearly he was. So why would you say no and make the claim easy to deny?
amykins42 11 months ago
@amykins42 I used to work at the bank and sell mortgages. my training was tell them to sign here if they want it and sign here if they don't (for the insurance). The bankers probably had no idea what the form even said and he probably didn't read it all. This type of insurance should be illegal unless sold by a licenced agent but the banks are not legislated by the insurance Canada act so they get away with it.
shouldsleep1 1 month ago
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misfitofscience 11 months ago
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misfitofscience 11 months ago
Banks are in it for the money, and NOT to help people. Many re-mortgages, credit cards, lines of credit, and I am worse off than I was 10 years ago.
What is the first part of Bankruptcy? BANK.
Go to a reputable financial advisor to give you an independant outlook, NOT what the bank wants you to hear (or buy).
xcalgadgets 1 year ago
@xcalgadgets Great advice. If you need a mortgage, go to a mortgage broker. If you need your taxes done, go to an accountant. Go to a bank for transactions and cheques. NOTHING MORE!!! And for the love of God PLEASE start a relationship with a financial planner that you trust to guide you through all this... PLEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!!
chefkoo 11 months ago
post-claim underwriting is illegal in the US - why not here?
musesshadow 1 year ago
This is an eye-opener. I actually had a mortgage with the TD bank. I had alot of faith in that policy.....was \i ever wrong to trust that ... luckily nothing happened...
gilkich 1 year ago
If you own Creditor Protection on you Mortgage through the bank
go to a reputable Insurance company
1. You are paying the bank for a policy for which they are the beneficiary
2. Your premiums increase as your mortgage is decreasing
3. Insurance companies do the underwriting in the beginning, banks in the end when it is too late.
4. If you still don't see it, call the bank and ask them for YOUR policy #
Take the time to see a Life Licenced Insurance Advisor to insure your mortgage,
mimihawaii1 1 year ago
Fantastic video. You have captured an important issue and are making a huge impact in educating Canadian Citizens on how the Wool has been pulled over their eyes in the Insurance industry. This is a very very critical topic. Keep it up Marketplace!
MrRichardCanfield 1 year ago
Thank you Marketplace for sharing this information. I have added your video to my website cindyodonnell.ca
ODonnellCindy 1 year ago
The point is you should never get Financial Advice especially Insurance & Investments advice from a bank The banks self-insure themselves by taking control of your financial Affairs (Assets & Liabilities) Keep your liabilities with the banks but never expose your Assets (Investments-RRSP ect) with the banks. Protect your Assets by keeping them out side of the banks & your Estate. Contact a true Financial Advisor with an Insurance & Investment license CONTROL YOUR OWN FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
POWDER2155 1 year ago 2
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POWDER2155 1 year ago
It is so true.... but then you are ignorrant.Now i wonder what they might be doing with our saving, checking and other deposit. Good Job CBC
WFGRAJIV 2 years ago
I was offered mortgage ins for $12/m on a $180k mortgage...not sure why these people are paying $45/m on mortgage less then mine and a little more then mine.
rootytooty23 2 years ago
I think you totally missed the point of this video...
XMG3 2 years ago
no, I got the point, just wanted to take it a little further, thanks for your concern though.
rootytooty23 2 years ago
Great work CBC!
liam12360 2 years ago