Removing a Person from a Mortgage

When two people decide, whether they're married or not, to buy a home, they're probably considering what a great idea it is.  If later, they rethink the decision and determine to go their separate ways, simply deeding the home to the remaining person may not solve the potential liabilities.

In the case of a marriage, the divorce court can determine who can live in the home and who is responsible for the payments and upkeep and even which party gets title to the home.  What the court cannot change are the terms of the loan which is a contract between the lender and borrower at the time the mortgage was made when the parties were still married.

When two people originate a mortgage, both people remain "jointly and severally" liable for the loan.  Regardless of any mutual agreement between the parties or even a court decision, the lender still holds both parties who originally signed the note liable and can come after both or either if there is a default. 

Deeding one's rights to the property conveys title but it doesn't affect the note. 

Two solutions to the issue would be the following:

1. Sell the property to a third party, pay off the existing mortgage, and divide the equity according to the divorce decree or mutual agreement.
2. Refinance the home in the remaining party's name only. If the divorce didn't remove the spouse's name from the deed, it will need to be done at this time.Depending on the terms of the divorce, there may need to be a cash settlement to the spouse when the equity is realized.

Some people may not become aware of this type of problem until years later when they might want to sell the property.  A situation like this involves legal rights and a person should consider legal advice.

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The 4 C's of Qualifying

While most mortgage lenders are bound by this law, a strong recommendation can make a difference in satisfactory results.

Qualifying for a mortgage can be explained with 4 C's.  Capital indicates the borrower has the necessary funds for the down payment and closing costs without exhausting their savings.  Capacity shows that the borrower has the ability from income to pay back the loan.  Credit history reveals the borrowers FICO score, which is a composite of payment history, amounts owed, length of credit, new accounts and the different types that are open.  The final C is for collateral proving that the home's value will secure the loan.

To protect consumers and the lending market, the Dodd Frank Reform Act became law in January 2014.  The Qualified Mortgage Rule affects the underwriting standards that most lenders use to qualify buyers.

The ability to repay rule states that financial information must be supplied by the borrower and verified by the lender.  The borrower must have enough assets or income to pay back the loan which limits the maximum debt-to-income ratio of 43%.  To present a more accurate picture of the costs to the borrower, teaser rates can no longer hide a mortgage's true cost.

A maximum of 3% in upfront points and fees can be paid on behalf of the borrower.  There can be no negative amortization, interest-only or balloon payments and the loan term limit cannot exceed 30 years.

While there are more requirements, most deal with good underwriting practices that are followed by reputable lenders such as considering and verifying things that affect the ability to repay the mortgage like income, assets, employment status, simultaneous loans, debt, alimony, child support and credit history.

Even though most mortgage lenders are bound by this law and its many rules, all lenders may not deliver the service that you expect and require.  For a recommendation of a trusted mortgage professional, give me a call at 407-467-5155.

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Mortgage Market Survey

Ask someone who owned a home in the 1980's what the interest rate was on their loan.

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Regular Principal Contributions

Set an automatic bill payment with your online banking to keep you committed to this idea.

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Mortgage Process Timing

Finding the "right" home could be the longest or shortest part of the mortgage process timeline.

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The Impact Your Interest Rate Makes

Some Highlights:

• Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years.
• The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you plan to stay within a certain budget.
• Interest rates are at their lowest in years… RIGHT NOW!
• If buying your first home, or moving up to the home of your dreams is in your future, now may be the time to act!

by The KCM Crew

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