What if my name is not on the mortgage?
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What if my name is not on the mortgage?
The lender typically has a lien on the house, meaning that the spouse whose name is on the mortgage does not pay, then the bank can foreclose in order to get their money back. It will not matter if your name is on the deed, since it was added to the deed after the home was mortgaged.27/11/2012
Do both names need to be on mortgage?
Many spouses choose to buy homes together by obtaining a joint mortgage. However, if one spouse can qualify for a mortgage based on his own income and credit, the mortgage does not need to be in both spouses’ names unless you live in a community property state.
Can you add someone to a deed if there is a mortgage?
Yes, you can add your partner to your property title to make you the joint owners of the property but they need to have an interest or share in the property. The existing loan may also need to reflect this new ownership structure, which means that the loan may need to be refinanced.