If my husband is refinancing our house because the interest rate is lower but he isn’t putting my name on the loan, does it matter?

Get Legal Help Today

Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

If my husband is refinancing our house because the interest rate is lower but he isn’t putting my name on the loan, does it matter?

Asked on June 30, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

When you say, "our house", does that mean that your name is on the title (deed)?�If not, then your husband would have to refinance solely in his name. The only way this will effect you is if the new mortage is not paid and your house is foreclosed on, although�you will bear no personal liability for nonpayment. However, if your husband is pulling some equity out of the house you may want to keep track of what he does with this money.

If you are on the title to the house then, as previously stated above, nonpayment of the new mortgage could result in foreclosure but you will not be held personally liable for repayment since you won't be on�the mortgage note. Again, you will want to find out what your husband intends to do with any proceeds that he may receive regarding�the refinance. That having been said, I don't see how he could refinance without your signature�if you are a co-owner of the house. Lenders want all legal owners to sign mortgage loan documents. If�your husband�says that he can refinance without you, I'd check on that; it doesn't seem right. Frankly, there have been instances where one spouse has forged the other spouse's signature and manged to get those forged signatures notarized.

If you have any further questions or concerns, you should consult directly with an attorney in your area.

�


IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.

Get Legal Help Today

Find the right lawyer for your legal issue.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption