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How to remove my ex-Wifes name from Mortgage

Posted on: 03rd Apr, 2008 10:34 am
We have had the house for 2 years then got divorced could not sell the house as the prices were falling we agreed to keep the house untill the market improved.

I am the only one paying for the Mortgage and she has not contributed nothing towards the mortgage, for the last 2 years. and she has moved back to Australia.

Is there a leagl way to remove her name from the title (Mortgage)
hi sbonshahi,

welcome to forums.

does your lender know that your wife has moved out without making her share of payments. i think she has her name on the loan too. so, she should be informing the lender before moving out of the property and the state. i think you should talk to the lender asap and avoid getting into further trouble.

in order to remove your ex-wife's name from title and mortgage, you'll have to refinance the loan in your name. and for the change in title, you'll need your ex's signature on the deed.

know more on how to remove ex-spouse's name from loan and title from an earlier discussion.

thanks
Posted on: 03rd Apr, 2008 10:54 pm
yeah sbonshai home prices have been falling in several areas and home sales have also declined. So, finding a buyer in today's market is really tough. But how long do you intend to keep the home?
Posted on: 04th Apr, 2008 04:13 am
The only way to remove her is to do a complete refinance in your name only. You'll have to qualify for the payment on your own merits.
Posted on: 04th Apr, 2008 05:04 am
welcome to the forum sbonshahi,

while a refinance might be entirely necessary, you should also contact your current lender to inquire about a novation. that would allow your existing loan to remain intact but remove your wife.

in order to qualify for the novation, the lender will look solely at your income and debt situation. the novation may be easier as your wife is out of the country.

please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Posted on: 05th Apr, 2008 05:36 pm
howmuch does it cost with novation os asumtion?
Posted on: 20th Aug, 2008 04:59 pm
what if my house is paid off?
I still have to refinance?
Posted on: 20th Aug, 2008 05:02 pm
Hi chin.

Welcome to the forum. If the house is paid off then there is no need to refinance or novation. Only if this is a mortgaged property then the grantee should refinance the mortgage on his name. Novation or mortgage assumption cost varies lender to lender and it will depend upon the amount of mortgage loan.

Best of luck,
Larry
Posted on: 21st Aug, 2008 06:17 am
Hello,

My name & my mother in law on the morgage. How can I remove her name??
Posted on: 07th Sep, 2008 03:31 pm
Hi Dee,

You need to refinance the loan in your name. This will help remove your mother-in-law's name from the mortgage.

Take care
Posted on: 08th Sep, 2008 04:32 am
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