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Mortgage and property registration

Quick question:

A couple I know are divorcing. One wants their name taken off mortgage but not 'sell' their half immediately so that the other can keep the home for a while, so no change to title deeds.

I would expect the lender to say no but, being no expert, thought I'd ask on here if it is possible to alter a mortgage agreement that way?

For the benefit of fellow cynics, it really is not about me :)

TIA

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  • Tom99
    Tom99 Posts: 5,371 Forumite
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    WatlingA5 wrote: »
    Quick question:

    A couple I know are divorcing. One wants their name taken off mortgage but not 'sell' their half immediately so that the other can keep the home for a while, so no change to title deeds.

    I would expect the lender to say no but, being no expert, thought I'd ask on here if it is possible to alter a mortgage agreement that way?

    For the benefit of fellow cynics, it really is not about me :)

    TIA
    If they want to remain an owner they will have to remain a party to the mortgage otherwise the mortgage co could not force a sale if the mortgage is unpaid
  • WatlingA5
    WatlingA5 Posts: 168 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    That confirms what I thought - thanks!
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