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Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments? The Do’s & Dont’s

Anyone can sell you a mortgage; We can show you how to use your mortgage effectively to your financial advantage even if you are having difficulty paying your mortgage payments or have negative equity in the property.

Are you experiencing difficulty making your mortgage payments each month, experiencing difficulty selling your property or do you just want out of your real estate situation for any reason? Our Company, GVCPS, is a well-established Real Estate Investing Company that specializes in taking over mortgage payments and the property associated with the mortgage.

We take over mortgage payments for houses, townhomes and condos in any situation, in any condition and in any location of Vancouver, BC, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley, BC. Our goal is to provide you with immediate financial relief and peace of mind regarding your real estate situation when we  take over your mortgage payments and the property associated wit the mortgage.

We provide you with immediate monthly cash flow management solutions to unmanageable or unwanted mortgage payments along with protecting any equity you may have in the property and protecting your credit. We provide flexible, pre-negotiated terms that can give you the best value for your property and can provide you with more money with none of the hassles normally involved in selling.

Are You Thinking About Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments?

If you are planning on taking over someone’s mortgage payments, it is recommended that you seek the counsel of a mortgage professional or a legal adviser first.

There are many advantages of taking over someone’s mortgage payments, however, taking over someone’s mortgage payments is a big decision to make. Going about it the wrong way can prove costly in the long run that may affect your ability to borrow in the future.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage PaymentsDO the Following:

  • Prior to taking over someone’s mortgage payments, seek counsel from a professional mortgage consultant at a Real Estate Company or a legal advisor
  • Before you make the commitment to take over someone’s mortgage payments, ensure that you are financially capable of taking on this extra monthly expense, especially if this will be a long-term arrangement
  • Ensure that there is a legal agreement in place between you and the person(s) who owns the mortgage debt and the person(s) who are registered on the property title that clearly outlines all of the terms and conditions that you and the other party(ies) have agreed to
  • Verify through the mortgage and property title documentation who all persons are that are registered on both the mortgage loan and the property title

DON’T Do the Following When Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments:

  • Don’t pay the person who owns the mortgage debt directly. Pay the mortgage lender directly to ensure that the mortgage payments are being applied to the mortgage loan each month
  • Don’t take over mortgage payments from someone who has an outstanding judgement or any other charge registered against them on the property title if this will affect the amount of funds you are to receive when the property sells
  • If there is more than one person on the mortgage loan or property title, don’t execute an agreement to take over someone’s payments with only 1 of the parties. Ensure that all parties on the mortgage loan and property title agree to you taking over the mortgage payments and ensure that all parties execute the legal agreement with you

If You Are Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments, Your Documentation Checklist Should Include:

  • The executed legal agreement between you and the person(s) who owns the mortgage debt and the person(s) on property title
  • Up to date contact information of the person(s) who owns the mortgage debt and person(s) registered on the property title
  • The mortgage lender’s contact information
  • A copy of the mortgage loan
  • A copy of the property title
  • Any current tenancy agreement that is in place for the property

Taking over someone’s mortgage payments isn’t something that most people are aware of and isn’t something that most people would consider.  Many owners who bought or refinanced in recent years, owe more than what they could sell the property for now.  If you are considering taking over someone’s mortgage payments, there are many do’s and don’ts that you should be aware of.

If You Are Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments, You Should Also Ensure the Following:

  • Confirm all of the details of the legal documents relating to the mortgage including; the mortgage balance, interest rate and mortgage term renewal
  • Ensure that you have enough funds on reserve to make the mortgage payments in the event that you experience unforeseen financial difficulty that may impact your ability to make regular mortgage payments in the future
  • Ensure that your lawyer covers all of the terms and conditions of the transaction in the case of default and the remedy that will be available to each party

If You Are Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments, You Should Not Do the Following:

  • Some people’s mortgage payments are extremely high if they were unable to qualify for a low interest rate. Don’t take over someone’s mortgage payment that will leave you with cash flow difficulties at the end of each month
  • If you are experiencing financial difficulties, don’t stop paying the mortgage payment altogether and don’t ignore your contractual obligations with the mortgage debt holder. If you are experiencing difficulty making the mortgage payment, it’s important for you to take quick action to find a solution.

If You Are Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments, You Should Also Keep In Mind That:

  • There are a number of steps that you can take to help someone with their mortgage payments in a way that protects both of your interests in the property
  • You should seek the counsel of a mortgage professional or a legal adviser before you take over someone’s mortgage payments

Mortgage Payment Difficulties and Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments:

If you are having difficulty paying your mortgage payments, it’s important for you to take quick action. With early intervention, you will have more options available to you to find a solution to your mortgage payment difficulties.

Along with our affiliated Companies, we have been operating for 25 years providing professional solutions to people who are experiencing difficulty paying their mortgage payments each month, people who are experiencing difficulty selling their property through traditional methods and people who require relief from their property situation for any reason.

When we take over mortgage payments and the house, townhome or condo associated with the mortgage, we do not charge any real estate commissions, providing you with more money with none of the hassles normally involved in selling.

Taking Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments? We Specialize In Taking Over Mortgage Payments

People often come to us asking if they can “take over a mortgage loan” or “remove someone from the mortgage loan.” However, most people who request this, want to alter the underlying mortgage loan documents and change the ownership status of the mortgage loan.

To do this, the mortgage loan has to be an assumable mortgage and you have to be approved for a mortgage assumption by the lender who holds the loan. You have to submit a mortgage assumption application to the mortgage lender and the lender has to review your application and approve it – the assumption process is very similar to the process required to apply for your own mortgage.

Is taking over someone’s mortgage payments an option without having to go through the mortgage assumption process with the lender?

Yes, you can take over someone’s mortgage payments without having to go through the assumption process. You don’t need to disclose this to the lender either. As long as the mortgage payments are being made and the property title hasn’t changed, the lender is happy.

It is recommended that you seek the counsel of a mortgage professional or a legal adviser before you take over someone’s mortgage payments as there are a number of steps that you can take to help someone with their mortgage in a way that protects both of your interests in the property.

We provide immediate monthly cash flow management solutions to people who are facing unmanageable or unwanted mortgage payments along with protecting any equity you may have in the property and protecting your credit. We take over house payments and the house and we provide our client’s with more money with none of the hassles normally involved in selling.

Our Company, GVC Property Solutions Inc. (GVCPS), is a well-established Real Estate Investment Company that specializes in taking over mortgage payments and the house, townhome or condo associated with the mortgage. We offer the best value for residential properties that are any condition, any situation, any price range and in any location of Vancouver, BC, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley, BC.

Can I just take over the mortgage title if I am taking over someone’s mortgage payments?

Not generally. The reason is that a lender can’t simply approve a home loan that does not have property or security attached to it. You also need to take into consideration that some lenders require that all persons who are on the mortgage title to also be registered on the property title as well.

The only exception to this rule is if the loan is an “assumable” mortgage by the lender’s definition and you will have to go through the mortgage assumption process and be approved by the lender as discussed earlier in this article.

If you know of someone who is experiencing unmanageable or unwanted mortgage payments and can’t make their mortgage payments for a house, townhome or condo, contact us to discuss the solutions that we can provide to their situation.  We provide Free consultation to discuss the different options that are available.

Can I be added to the mortgage title?

Yes, however, this step is not mandatory if you are taking over someone’s mortgage payments.

You can be added to the mortgage title as long as the lender and all persons who are currently on the mortgage title agree to it, however, depending on your agreement with the person who’s mortgage payments you are taking over, you are taking on part responsibility for the mortgage and if you are not registered on the property title, you will not be entitled to receive any money if the registered owner sold the property, unless this is stated in your legal agreement with the registered owner(s) of the property.

Ensure You Know How to Take Over Someone’s Mortgage Payments Legally

There are many advantages of taking over someone’s mortgage payments, however, taking over someone’s mortgage payments is a big decision to make. If you are taking over someone”s mortgage payments, it is advisable that you first seek independent legal advice.

Going about it the wrong way can prove costly in the long run with future legal disputes that may affect your ability to borrow in the future and putting you under financial and emotional strain if you already have your own home that you are making mortgage payments on.

If you know someone who is having difficulties making their mortgage payments each month, it is important that they first speak to a mortgage professional or their mortgage lender to see if they can provide any solutions. After that, speaking to a financial advisor and a solicitor about any other possible solutions may be necessary depending on the situation.

We understand the stress and hassles that people face when they are experiencing unmanageable or unwanted mortgage payments, experiencing difficulty selling their property through traditional methods or when someone just wants out of their property situation for any reason. We specialize in buying properties that are difficult to sell quickly and we also specialize in taking over mortgage payments and the house, townhome or condo associated with the mortgage. Contact us to discuss the different options that are available to your situation.