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Divorce and Your Mortgage in Texas: The Complete Guide to Equity Buyouts and Owelty Liens

Divorce is hard enough. The last thing you need is confusion about what happens to the house. If you are going through a divorce in Dallas–Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, or anywhere in North Texas I am your local expert that is ready to help. In Texas, your home is often your largest asset. It may…

By Richard Woodward – Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist & Certified Divorce Lending Professional. I have over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry and I have helped over a thousand families purchase a home. I am passionate about educating people about building wealth with real estate. Why You Can Trust the Answers on This…

Introduction Dividing property in a Texas divorce can be challenging—especially when one spouse wants to keep the marital home. An Owelty Lien is a powerful tool that allows for a fair and practical division of home equity without forcing a sale. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Owelty Liens,…

Are you 62 or older and wondering if a reverse mortgage is the right move for your retirement strategy? You’re not alone — and I’ve got just the thing to help you make an informed, pressure-free decision. I’m Richard Woodward, a Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist and local branch manager right here in Texas. With over…

Divorce and Mortgage: 10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Home and Your Sanity

Divorce is a challenging time that brings significant changes to one’s life, and it’s crucial to approach it with careful consideration, especially when it comes to financial matters. At The Richard Woodward Team Nexa Mortgage, we understand the complexities of divorce and the impact it can have on your financial well-being. That’s why we emphasize…

Expert Report that Reverse Mortgages Are No Longer Just for Struggling Homeowners You can turn your home equity into cash to pay off bills or preserve other savings or investments. They are complicated and not for everyone. Janice Keese decided not to make any major decisions after her husband’s sudden death in 2016. Janice Keese waited two…

Reverse Mortgages This article will provide information about reverse mortgages from a Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist, Richard Woodward. It will include what you need to do to qualify, when you must repay the loan, and what could trigger a foreclosure. What is a reverse loan? Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners, 55 and older in some…

How Can An Owelty Lien Ease Your Divorce? By Elisa Reiter If you start with a definition from the dictionary, you may walk away without realizing what a wonderful device an owelty lien can be. Definition of OWELTY • Law Dictionary • TheLaw.com. Don’t walk away! Let’s say you and your partner are dissolving your…

Negotiating a Home Equity Buyout When Getting a Divorce The best way for divorcing couples to deal with their marital home is to “buyout” the interest of the other. Other options include selling the home, or continuing to co-own the home. The parent with custody often buys out the other parent to ensure that the children are…

Questions to ask before you hire a divorce attorney

You need the right legal representation to help you resolve a family matter or planning for a divorce. You also want to make sure that the family lawyer or divorce attorney you choose has the experience and knowledge necessary to handle cases similar to yours. It is important that you take the time to meet with potential…