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    How do I add a child in the event of my death the house will pass to him?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
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    You must do this in your will with a lawyer.
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    Can a new wife be added to her husband's house mortgage if she has bad credit?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
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    The wife will need to qualify for the loan. If her credit score is below the minimum, she cannot be added.
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    Do I have to add my spouse to the title to add them to mortgage?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
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    Yes, anyone on the mortgage should also be on title.
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    How can I add a name to the mortgage if my house is in my name and that of my deceased husband?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
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    You must refinance.
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    Our income has reduced and it is difficult to pay mortgage and other expenses. My child helps me to pay the mortgage as a contributor. Can he deduct the mortgage interest and taxes?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Expert Answer
    No, only the person that completed the tax form at closing may deduct the interest on taxes.
  • Question
    Can I remove a name from a mortgage?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
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    You can only do this by refinancing.
  • Question
    What is the best way to add a child to your mortgage?
    Ryan Baril
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
    Ryan Baril is the Vice President of CAPITALPlus Mortgage, a boutique mortgage origination and underwriting company founded in 2001. Ryan has been educating consumers about the mortgage process and general finance for almost 20 years. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012 with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing.
    VP, CAPITALPlus Mortgage
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    An individual must be over 18 years of age to be added to a mortgage in the USA.
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