Insurance Glossary
Credit shortfall
What is credit shortfall?
Credit shortfall is the difference between your car's insured value and the amount still owed on its finance. Optional shortfall cover pays this gap after a write-off or theft.
Example
Shortfall cover paid the R30,000 gap between the payout and his outstanding finance.
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