Taking out a loan on your life insurance policy can give you quick access to cash, but only if you have the right type of policy. You can easily borrow against the cash value of a whole life insurance policy. But what about the interest rates and repayment terms? What are the other benefits of using a life insurance line of credit compared to borrowing from banks and other financial institutions? People tend to shy away from things they are not familiar with. However, understanding how the IBC line of credit works might help you broaden your options.