What happens if neither spouse can afford the house after divorce?

November 26, 2008

how much house can i afford
mario asked:


Just found out my wife has been cheating on me, and I’ll be getting a divorce. Here’s the situation: We just refinanced our home in November and have virtually no equity in it. Since the housing market has turned, it’s unlikely that we’d get what it appraised for in a sale. So what are my options? If we both stop paying the two mortgages, it will go into foreclosure, but I’m unclear what would happen after that. Could someone please explain?
To answer a couple questions, I’m in the Seattle area. And the problem is that I doubt we could sell if for the amount that we owe on our mortgages.

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Is this mortgage calculator accurate?

October 13, 2008

mortgage calculator
tygger asked:


I found this mortgage calculator provided by a home builder. This one not only includes Principle and Interest, it also appears to include Taxes and Insurance (although, not sure how accurate).

In the link, click up top on “How much can I afford” and select “Find out how much my monthly payment would be.” And select your state.

http://www.mihomes.com/

Please tell me if this is pretty accurate. It doesn’t add in PMI, instead it breaks it out to two mortgages, 80/20 maybe? But it doesnt tell you what the rate is on the second mortgage.

I’m just trying to figure some things out before I have my credit checked and speak to a loan officer.

Thanks

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