Can I buy my ex out of the house?

Can I buy my ex out of the house?

To buy someone out of their share of a property, you have to work out their share of the equity. Typically this involved four steps: Get the house valued (the lender will do this, usually for a small fee). Ask your current lender for a redemption certificate to find out how much is left to pay on the mortgage.

Can you buy someone out of a joint mortgage?

A To be able to buy your friend out, you need to be able to take on the whole mortgage on your own and find enough cash to pay her for her share of the equity in the property. You take the current value of the property, subtract the amount outstanding on the mortgage and divide the remaining amount by two.

What to do with a joint mortgage when you split up?

6 Solutions to Paying the MortgageTalk with all involved parties and come to an agreement. Find any way of paying the mortgage. Seek an Order from the Court about the payment of the mortgage. Sell the house before the bank does. Seek an Order from the Court for the sale of the house. Both parties move out and rent the house.

Do I have to pay the mortgage if we split up?

You are both jointly and separately responsible for the full amount of the loan. If the loan is not paid, the bank may take possession and sell the home to pay it. Most commonly, if you remain living in the home, you should pay the mortgage and expenses for the home, pending sale.