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Posted on: 05th Jul, 2012 04:27 pm
my father passed away and left the home to my wife and i. the name on the deed is still in his name however, the house needs updating and a few minor repairs. in the state of tn, can you get a home equity loan if the home was left to me but the deed still has my fathers name on it? i am the only child and i am named as the sole heir and executor of his estate. i have settled all of his financial affairs and have keep the county and city property taxes up to date. the receipt for the taxes was in my name. thank you for your time and help.
Check with your county recorder or local title office, but you should be able to show the death certificate and issue a afidavid of Heirship, once you have legal title to the home, you can encumber it in any way you seem fit. Without being on title, you would not get any assistance as the home is not legally yours. Good luck
Posted on: 05th Jul, 2012 04:29 pm
Posted on: 05th Jul, 2012 08:42 pm
Hello M. simpson,

People who have equity in their home are eligible to apply for a home equity loan that uses their home as collateral for the loan. The benefit of these loans is the low interest rates. Finding home equity loan lenders are easy if you are willing to look around.

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Posted on: 05th Jul, 2012 10:54 pm
Is there a mortgage on the property?
Posted on: 06th Jul, 2012 10:24 am
I have a clear title and my home is in a manufactured home park
Posted on: 06th Jul, 2012 12:57 pm
Hi ref3,

If the property is in your name, then you should contact the local lenders and apply for a home equity loan. You will get it provided you meet all the required criteria of the lender.

Thanks
Posted on: 08th Jul, 2012 07:59 pm
According to me you can get it after showing the title and document of the house. You can get it by showing death certificate and other property document of your father.
Posted on: 13th Jul, 2012 05:24 am
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