
Yes, an outstanding loan on your life insurance policy can affect both eligibility and the potential value of a life settlement, but it does not automatically disqualify the policy. Many policies with loans are still eligible to be reviewed through Settle’s marketplace.
Policy loans reduce the net death benefit of the policy because the loan balance, along with any accumulated interest, must be repaid from the policy proceeds. As a result, buyers take the outstanding loan into account when calculating how much they are willing to offer.
When evaluating a policy, buyers look at the remaining value of the death benefit after the loan balance is deducted, as well as the ongoing premium costs required to keep the policy active. If the loan is relatively small compared to the total coverage amount, the policy may still receive competitive offers.
However, if the loan balance is large or growing quickly due to interest, it may reduce the policy’s value or limit the number of interested buyers. In some cases, the loan can also be addressed as part of the settlement transaction, depending on the structure of the offer and state regulations.
The key factor is whether the policy still has enough remaining value after the loan is considered. Because many policies with loans still qualify, it is often worth submitting the policy through Settle to see what offers may be available.
