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Should I refinance before or after a divorce?
My spouse and I are separated but not officially divorced. I want to refinance so I can get just my name on the mortgage payments (he's agreed to let me keep the house). When should I file for refinancing?
Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If you haven’t officially filed divorce papers yet, refinancing now will be much easier.
If you wait until after you’ve filed for divorce or separation, you’ll have to report this to the mortgage lender and provide a written agreement detailing how you and your spouse are dividing the assets.
After the divorce is finalized, refinancing will be even more complicated. In many divorces, one of the parties will have to pay alimony, and to a mortgage lender, these payments are viewed as a monthly obligation, similar to a car payment. When trying to refinance, this will be included in your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, which affects your new rates.
Since you’re refinancing to take your spouse’s name off the mortgage, you should also review your insurance policy to reflect this change. Divorce might affect your insurance rates, so it’s a good time to shop around and ensure you’re getting the best deals.
If you haven’t
bundled your car and homeowners insurance
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