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Spouse name on title but not on mortgage Is this a problem?

Posted on: 26th Mar, 2009 03:42 pm
Hello,
I am applying for a refinance; the loan officer said I could qualify for a lower point loan (over one point less) if she used just my information as I have a better credit rating than my spouse. I can qualify for the loan based soley on my income. My spouse is currently listed on the title and would continue to be. My spouse is understandably concerned that she wouldn't be an owner of the house, the mortgage payments would not show up on her credit report, and it would be a nightmare if I died. I would appreciate any knowledgable (quick!) help on these questions. Thank you very much!
This property is in Minnesota.

PS: I apologize if this is a duplicate post; having some issues with my computer
Hi rc!

Welcome to forums!

There are chances that the lender may deny the modification of the loan if your name is not mentioned on the mortgage note.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane
Posted on: 17th Dec, 2010 07:14 pm
My husband and I purchased a home before we were married. His credit was better than mine so the loan is in his name only. We have been splitting the ocst of the mortage since day one. Can we split the interest in the home on our taxes?
Posted on: 28th Jan, 2011 11:41 am
Welcome VACW,

If your name is not mentioned on the mortgage docs, then you won't be able to claim the interest payments in your tax deductions. Nevertheless, you should contact your tax adviser and take his opinion in this regard.
Posted on: 28th Jan, 2011 09:29 pm
presently my name is on the title and mortgage. we are going to refinance and we can get a better rate if we use my husbands score only. therefore i would not be on the mortgage but still on title. what happens here.?
Posted on: 11th May, 2011 01:54 pm
Hi donnamash!

Welcome to forums!

Your query has been replied to in the given page:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/predeal/about51315.html

Please take a look at it. I hope it will help you.

Sussane
Posted on: 11th May, 2011 11:29 pm
I put $20,000 down on my house and I have paid the mortgage monthly; but, this year my husband could refiance the home on his income since I lost my job. I have still made the mortgage payments. Now, he says he wants me to leave.
do I have any right to the property.
Posted on: 28th Aug, 2011 04:00 am
Hi Jennie,

Unless your name is mentioned in the property deed, you won't be able to claim any ownership on that property even though you pay the mortgage. If your name is mentioned on the property deed, then you can definitely claim ownership in that property.
Posted on: 28th Aug, 2011 10:20 pm
I filed for divorce. During this process I recovered documents locked in my husbands lock box, after cutting the lock. I am on the mortgage and deed of trust. I discovered and 2nd Mortgage loan on the home in the State we live in and a 1st mortgage loan on our home in another state. Both apps were taken out over a period of 2 days and on the loan he stated he was unmarried? What can I do about it. My lawyer is aware and has asked me to hold off on filing criminal charges for fraud. To the tune of over 300k. I am afraid, he is an abuser and has also been arrested in the past for domestic violence. I know it is fraud not sure where to turn or what to do.
Posted on: 28th Sep, 2011 04:23 am
Hi there!

We are planning to buy a house and my credit score is lower than my husband's. (Mine is around 700 vs. his is around 780). He says that we can get a lower rate if we had the mortgage only his name, since currently lenders take the lower of the spouses' credit scores when evaluating a loan. He says he will, however, put me on the title.

My question is:

The title conveys ownership of the property, but if we get separated or divorce before the mortgage is paid off, what will I actually own? Do I own half of the portion that's already been paid off? Or do I not actually own anything until he has paid off the mortgage in full?

And in general, besides the mortgage not being included in my credit history, are there any other downsides to not having my name on the mortgage?

And is there a way to add my name to the mortgage at a later date once I've lifted up my credit score more?

Thank you!!

DeeDee
Posted on: 28th Sep, 2011 06:24 am
Hi Berly,

Your query has been replied to in the given page: http://www.mortgagefit.com/know-how/about53195.html . Please take a look at it. I hope it will help you.

To DeeDee,

Check out the given page to get a reply to your query: http://www.mortgagefit.com/know-how/about53196.html . Please take a look at it. Im sure it will help you.

Thanks
Posted on: 28th Sep, 2011 11:27 pm
My ex husband's name is on the mortgage, my name is only on the title. He is responsible for making the payments and the house is for sale. My question is if there is a way I can take over the payments and keep the house.
Posted on: 01st May, 2012 05:26 pm
Hi Dandelion,

You will have to refinance the mortgage in your name and pay off the mortgage dues on time in order to save the property. Also, you will be able to get a refinance only if there is 20% equity in your property.

Thanks
Posted on: 01st May, 2012 11:25 pm
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