How can I add my lesbian partner to my mortgage withough refinancing?
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How can I add my lesbian partner to my mortgage withough refinancing?
My partner and I are living together in my home in Colorado. We would like to add her name to the mortgage/title, and refinancing seems to be an expensive route to accomplish this. Is there another way?
Asked on April 30, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, there is no way to add her to the mortgage without with refinancing: the mortgage is a contract between you and the bank/lender, and the contract cannot be changed, including by adding another person to it, without the consent of all parties, including the bank/lender. Banks never allow changes like this without refinancing--they want to do their due diligence again, and make sure the change is good for them, and they want their refinancing fee. If the mortgage is low, if you and she could pay it off, at which point, without a mortgage, you could give her an interest in the home free and clear, without worrying about what a lender will allow.
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