Certified Divorce Lending Specialist Archives | The Richard Woodward Team Nexa Mortgage

Can I Buy My Ex-Spouse Out of the House If I Don't Have Cash

The short answer is yes—in many Texas divorces, you may be able to buy out your ex-spouse’s share of the home’s equity without writing a large personal check. One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is: “Richard, I’d love to keep the house, but I don’t have $150,000 sitting in the bank to buy out…

What If I Can't Qualify for the Mortgage on My Own After Divorce

The short answer is this: Don’t assume you won’t qualify until you’ve had a complete mortgage review with me. This is probably the biggest fear I hear from homeowners going through a divorce. “Richard, I’ve never qualified on my own. I don’t think I can keep the house.” Sometimes that concern is valid. But many…

Can I keep my low interest rate after a divorce

The short answer is: maybe—but it depends on your loan, your lender, and how your divorce is structured. One of the first concerns I hear from homeowners going through a divorce is, “Richard, I have a 2.75% interest rate. Am I going to lose it?” It’s a great question, and it’s one that’s become much…

Are Your Owelty Liens Costing Clients thousands

If you’re a family law attorney in Texas—or going through a divorce involving real estate—there’s one critical question you need to ask: Is the Owelty Lien structured correctly for financing? Have you double checked the title history? An existing Texas cashout refinance will prevent the use of an Owelty lien. This means that no division…

Divorce is a challenging and incredibly stressful process, particularly when it comes to dividing assets like the family home. As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, I have the expertise to guide you through this complex situation, especially with the use of an Owelty lien, which is a powerful tool in Texas for dividing home equity…