Q: What can I do if my wife is refusing to sign refinance papers on our mortgage? The house is in my name but she is on it
because we are married. If that's the case, what can I do because her not signing is forcing me to have to pay the high mortgage, which isn't fair to me because she pays nothing
A: So long as you are married, if your wife's name is on the mortgage and the deed you will be unable to refi the existing mortgage loan without her signature and approval. Your wife cannot do that either--without your signature/approval.
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A: There will be no refinancing if this property is Homestead or if her name is on the property, you need her signature just like she would need yours.
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