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Lexington & Columbia, South Carolina

Your Family Is
One Event Away
From Losing The Home.

The bank does not stop collecting when you stop breathing. Wolf Financial protects SC homeowners with the right mortgage protection policy for your family's situation — get your free customized protection plan in under 5 minutes.

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#1
Worst Foreclosure
State in America
ATTOM Year-End 2025
49–57%
Home Loss Linked to
Medical or Death Hardship
Robertson et al. 2008 · Pollack et al. 2015
$255
Federal Death Benefit —
Unchanged Since 1954
Social Security Administration
64
A-Rated Carriers
Compared for Every Client
Independent Brokerage
Community First

Proudly Supporting Our
Lexington Community

Wolf Financial is more than an insurance agency — we're your neighbors. As a local, Christian-owned brokerage on Augusta Road, we're committed to protecting Lexington families and supporting the community that supports us.

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The Risk Is Real

Why South Carolina Families Cannot Afford to Wait

SC foreclosures are not declining. While neighboring states improve, South Carolina accelerates in the wrong direction.

01
The Bank Does Not Care

Full payment is due every month. Death and disability are not grounds for a pause.

02
SC Foreclosures Up 51%

Neighboring states dropped 34%. South Carolina moved in the opposite direction.

03
Funerals Cost $10,000–$15,000+

Most SC families have less than $1,000 in savings.

04
3–6 Months. That Is the Window.

South Carolina's foreclosure process does not wait.

#1

Most Moved-To State
in America — 3 Years Running

South Carolina receives more new homeowners per capita than any other state. The vast majority arrive without mortgage protection coverage.

U-Haul Growth Index · moveBuddha 2024

"Too many SC families discover they had no protection at the exact moment they can no longer do anything about it."

Joseph Wolf, Founder  ·  Wolf Financial
By The Numbers

How SC Compares to Neighboring States

South Carolina's foreclosure rate dwarfs every neighboring state — and the national average.

#1st

Worst Foreclosure Rate
in America

In April 2025, South Carolina ranked #1 out of all 50 states for foreclosure filings per housing unit. Columbia ranked #2 worst in the entire country.

ATTOM Data Solutions · April 2025
South Carolina#1 of 50
#1Worst in U.S.
Georgia#13 of 50
71%of SC's rate
U.S. National AvgBaseline
58%of SC's rate
North Carolina#22 of 50
52%of SC's rate
Virginia#29 of 50
40%of SC's rate
Tennessee#33 of 50
35%of SC's rate

Source: ATTOM Data Solutions — U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, April 2025.

#1
SC Foreclosure Rate
H1 2025
#2
Columbia Metro
Worst in America
2.8×
Worse Than
Tennessee
$255
Social Security
Death Benefit
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SC's Foreclosure
Crisis

South Carolina is ranked the #1 worst foreclosure state in America. We built a free, personalized plan that shows your family's specific exposure using your actual mortgage numbers.

#1
SC Foreclosure
Rank 2025
49–57%
Medical or Death
Related Home Loss
1/165
Columbia Homes
Filed 2025
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What the Plan Shows You

Your Family's Exact Exposure — Built With Your Real Numbers

01

Your mortgage balance vs. federal death benefit. We show you the gap — in your numbers.

02

How long your family has before the bank files. We show you the exact timeline.

03

What coverage would cost for your specific situation. Your real rate range.

04

A customized mortgage protection plan. Generated for your household. Zero obligation.

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Location

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Wolf Financial Office — 4330 Augusta Rd, Lexington SC
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Service Area
Lexington · Columbia · Irmo · Chapin · West Columbia · Aiken · All of SC
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Common Questions

Straight Answers

Premiums vary based on age, health, coverage amount, and carrier. Wolf Financial compares across 64 A-rated carriers. A no-obligation consultation is the only accurate way to understand your options.

Many policies do not require a formal medical exam — qualification is based on health questionnaire responses. Requirements vary by carrier and product.

Group life insurance is tied to employment and may not match your mortgage. Individual policies remain in force regardless of job changes.

Your outstanding mortgage becomes a liability of your estate. The federal death benefit is $255 — unchanged since 1954.

Different carriers apply different underwriting guidelines. Wolf Financial works with 64 carriers to find options for your health profile.

Yes — Wolf Financial serves all of South Carolina. Virtual appointments available statewide.

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Joseph Wolf

I'm not a call center. I'm a licensed, independent broker based right here in Lexington, SC — and I work exclusively for you, not the insurance companies. I compare rates across 64 A-rated carriers to find the right fit for your family.

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Presented by Wolf Financial
SC License # 21594481
WOLF
Wolf Financial

Your home is
one event away
from the bank.

Your Customized Mortgage Protection Plan

Protecting Today. Securing Tomorrow.

02 / 08
Your Live Data — Wolf Financial
Your Personal Numbers

This is exactly what's at risk.

The numbers below are yours. Not averages. Not estimates. Your mortgage. Your income. Your family's exposure.

Monthly Payment
—
Balance Remaining
—
Years Left
—
Annual Income
—
⚠ Monthly Mortgage at Risk
—
This payment doesn't stop if you do. The bank expects it every month — regardless of what happens to you.
Mortgage Payoff Age
—
Age when this mortgage is finally paid off — if nothing goes wrong.
The Threat Window
If income stops tomorrow3–6 months
Before bank files foreclosure90–180 days
Who protects your familyNobody. Yet.
Phone
—
Email
—
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South Carolina Foreclosure Reality

SC is the fastest-growing state.
Worst For Foreclosures
in America.

More people are moving in than anywhere else in America — and South Carolina's foreclosure machine is ready for them.

#1
Worst foreclosure rate in the nation — ranked #1 every month of 2025
ATTOM Monthly Reports 2025
1 in 242
SC homes had a foreclosure filing in 2025. Nationally it was 1 in 385.
ATTOM / SC Public Radio 2026
1 in 165
Columbia, SC homes — 2nd worst foreclosure rate of any major US metro
ATTOM 2025
+51%
Annual increase in SC foreclosures — while GA & NC dropped 34%
ATTOM H1 2025
71.9%
SC homeownership rate — well above 65.2% national average
US Census / Data USA 2024
#1
Most moved-to state in America — 3 years running. More families at risk.
U-Haul Growth Index · moveBuddha 2024
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The Real Cause of Foreclosures

It's not bad spending.
It's a medical cause or death.

Thousands of foreclosure cases studied. The root cause isn't what banks advertise.

51%
of ALL foreclosures are caused by a medical related cause or death. The bank calls it a "default." The family calls it a diagnosis — or a funeral.
51% Medical Issue, Disability or Death
Illness, injury, lost work, medical bills, disability, or death of primary earner
49% Other
Job loss, financial mismanagement, divorce, adjustable rate increases
51%MEDICAL / DISABILITY/ DEATH
SOURCE: Robertson, Egelhof & Hoke — "Get Sick, Get Out: The Medical Causes of Home Mortgage Foreclosures" · Health Matrix Journal, Vol. 18:65, 2008 · Health Affairs · PMC Medical Debt Study 2022
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Your Numbers Don't Lie

The gap between keeping this home
and losing it is razor thin.

YOUR MORTGAGE REALITY
Annual Household Income—
Your Share of Income—
Your Monthly Income Contribution—
Monthly Mortgage Payment—
Mortgage as % of Your Income—
Balance Remaining on Home—
Years Left on Mortgage—
Age When Mortgage Paid Off—
Spouse's Annual Income—
Spouse's Monthly Take-Home—
Mortgage as % of Spouse's Income—
Months before bank files without income3 – 6 months
WITHOUT MORTGAGE PROTECTION

Income stops. The mortgage keeps coming. Within 90–180 days the bank files. The family is forced out.

WITH MORTGAGE PROTECTION

The policy covers the mortgage. The family stays. The home stays in the family — exactly as intended.

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Age vs. Risk — The Full Picture

At your age, the clock
is already running.

Every age bracket carries real risk. The older you wait, the worse it gets — and the more expensive coverage becomes.

Disability Risk
Death Before Payoff
Risk Level
20s
Age 20–29
1 in 4
Will face 90+ day disability before retirement
9%
Chance of death before 30-yr mortgage payoff
MODERATE
Lowest cost. Best time to lock in coverage.
30s
Age 30–39
1 in 4
Will become disabled 90+ days before retirement
14%
Chance of death with young children still at home
ELEVATED
Peak family responsibilities. Full mortgage ahead.
40s
Age 40–49
1 in 3
Will face a disabling event before retirement
22%
Chance of death — peak earnings, peak exposure
CRITICAL
Medical events peak. Balances still substantial.
50s
Age 50–59
1 in 2
Will face disability or critical illness event
35%
Chance of death before mortgage is paid off
SEVERE
Highest risk decade for critical illness events.
60s
Age 60–69
HIGHEST
Disability and critical illness at lifetime peak
52%
Statistical likelihood of death before 30yr payoff
MAXIMUM
Any health event puts the home at immediate risk.
SOURCE: Social Security Administration — Disability & Death Probability Tables for Insured Workers
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What Mortgage Protection Covers

Two events. One solution.
Peace of Mind.

01

Death of the Earner

If the primary income earner passes away, the family is secure. They can receive years of monthly mortgage payments — giving them time to adapt — or receive the remaining balance paid in full. Either way: Peace of Mind about the Uncertainty of Life.

02

Critical Illness & Disability

Heart attack, cancer, stroke, disability — the events that cut income and pile up bills simultaneously. Living benefits pay while you're still alive, covering the mortgage during treatment and recovery when you need it most.

51%
of all foreclosures are caused by a medical related cause or death. Both are 100% preventable outcomes with the right Mortgage Protection policy. Wolf Financial puts that protection in your hands — today.
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If something happened to you tomorrow,
would your family keep this house?

WITHOUT MORTGAGE PROTECTION
Monthly payment still due—
Balance still owed—
Years of payments left—
Spouse's monthly income—
Mortgage as % of spouse's income—
Who decidesThe Bank
—
WITH MORTGAGE PROTECTION
Monthly payment covered—
Balance protected—
Years the family stays—
Who decidesYour Family
—

South Carolina — #1 foreclosure state in America · ATTOM 2025

Protecting Today. Securing Tomorrow.
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