Divorce And The House

If you locked in a low mortgage rate, divorce can create a tough question:Should you refinance… or try to keep the loan?In this episode, mortgage specialist Jennifer Brown (CDLP) explains why many divorcing couples may want to preserve their current mortgage instead of refinancing into today’s higher rates.We cover:Why most mortgages can’t simply be transferred to a spouseWhen it may make sense to stay on the loan temporarilyHow contingent liability works (and why it may not hurt your ability to buy another home)The difference between an equity buyout vs. cash-out refinanceWhy getting a second opinion from a divorce lending specialist can save you thousandsDivorce and housing decisions are complicated — especially when emotions are high and the stakes are huge.📆 Schedule a FREE consult with Jennifer Brown:https://www.wtfdivorce.com/pro/jennifer-brown🏠 Take the free quiz:Can You Afford to Keep the House After Divorce?https://WTFmortgage.comFind out your options in under 2 minutes

Divorce can be terrifying if you’ve been a stay-at-home parent and suddenly need housing and income.In this episode, we talk to mortgage specialist, Julie Rodkin Grushoff, about how mortgage qualification actually works after divorce — including job timelines, using support income, and creative options like co-signers.🏠 Take the FREE quiz:Can You Afford to Keep the House After Divorce?https://WTFmortgage.com*Find out your options in 2 minutes →

Divorce can turn your finances upside down — especially when it comes to the house.In this episode, divorce mortgage expert Julie Rodkin Grushoff explains what happens when you go from a two-income household to one, and how to figure out what you can realistically afford moving forward.We discuss:The first step to take before house hunting during divorceWhat happens when one spouse wants to keep the marital homeHow cash-out refinance buyouts workWhether alimony and child support can count as incomeWhy having a mortgage plan before negotiations can make divorce smootherJulie also shares how her own divorce shaped the way she now helps clients navigate one of the most stressful financial decisions of the process.🏠 Take the free quiz:Can You Afford to Keep the House After Divorce?https://WTFmortgage.comFind out your options in under 2 minutes Guest: Julie Rodkin Grushoff https://www.instagram.com/mortgagewithmejulieg