Q: On the deed with my husband but not the mortgage. Can I sell my ownership to my husband before the foreclosure process?
My husband added me to the deed after he bought the house. We are way behind with the payments. If the house is foreclosed I am going to lose ownership too . I am in the process of separation with my husband and I live in another state. I don't want to lose the money I spent for years on the mortgage . Is there any possibility that I sell my ownership to my husband before the foreclosure . The house is in Pennsylvania.
A: The bank forecloses on the property and they take the money necessary to pay what is owed. You will lose all rights you have in the property if it is foreclosed on. If your husband wants to pay you for what you have paid on the mortgage he can agree to do so.
A: The simple answer is- Yes. You can sell your interest in the property to whoever is willing to pay you for it. You are best advised to give a Quit Claim deed (no warranties) of your interest to your buyer.
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