What happens to a mortgage when you get divorced?

What happens to a mortgage when you get divorced?

Often, one spouse will remain in the home. The divorce agreement will then spell out who is responsible for paying the mortgage. “Your mortgage lender will not care about your divorce decree. Your divorce decree will in no way resolve you of responsibility for a jointly acquired mortgage loan.”

Why does the mortgage company need my divorce decree?

Lenders want to see divorce decrees because that’s the only way to determine if there are any support payments between the two former lovebirds. If you’re counting on support payments to help qualify for a mortgage then the decree will verify the amounts to be paid and how long they’re to continue.

Can I buy my ex out of your mortgage?

If you’re buying out the other holder of your mortgage, you will usually have to borrow more money. You can ask your current lender to lend you more – this is known as a ‘further advance’. Your lender will carry out additional credit checks to ensure you can afford the full monthly mortgage payments on your own.

Can you be on the deed to a house and not the mortgage?

It is possible to be named on the title deed of a home without being on the mortgage. However, doing so assumes risks of ownership because the title is not free and clear of liens and possible other encumbrances. Free and clear means that no one else has rights to the title above the owner.

What is the difference between being on the deed and the mortgage?

What’s the Difference: Title Versus Mortgage A title grants a person or persons exclusive use, possession, and transfer of ownership rights for a given real estate property. On the other hand, a mortgage, or in some states a “deed of trust,” pledges real property to secure a loan.