District Heights, MD asked in Real Estate Law for Maryland

Q: My husband died last year and his name is the only one on VA loan, but my name is on the deed. I would like to refinace

I file bankrutcy in June 2017 and it was discharged in Sept. I would like my name on the mortgage

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Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
Answered
  • Rockville, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: Why do you want your name on the mortgage? If the rate is good, just make the payment, as you have no personal liability if you ever default on the payment. You could just walk away. If you make the payments, the house is yours.

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