About 2,416,000 New York homes still have a mortgage, 57% of owned homes. The typical owned home is worth $449,800. A term policy sized to your loan keeps the house paid if you pass away.
- Homes owned
- 54%
- Owned homes with a mortgage
- 57%
- Typical home value
- $449,800
- Median household income
- $85,820
Census ACS 2024 one year estimates.
How it works
Mortgage protection is life insurance sized to your home loan. The money goes to your family, not the bank, and they choose how to use it. It is not PMI, which protects the lender.
A regular level term policy can do the same job, often for less. Match the term to the years left on your loan. Mortgage protection vs term life.
New York cities with the most mortgages
New York rules
- Free look: 10 days
- Grace period: 31 days
- Guaranty protection: $500,000
Mortgage protection calculator
Common questions
Is mortgage protection insurance required in New York?
No. Lenders can require homeowners insurance and sometimes PMI, but not mortgage protection life insurance. It is your choice.
How much mortgage protection do I need in New York?
Start with your loan balance. The typical owned home in New York is worth $449,800. Use our calculator to add a cushion.
What if my insurer fails in New York?
The Life Insurance Company Guaranty Corporation of New York protects up to $500,000 in death benefits per person.
