Can my partner get a home equity line of credit without my signature?

March 4, 2009 by Debt Equity Financing  
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Can you answer Vicky’s question about Equity?:

My partner and I are splitting up. We own a home together. Can she take out a home equity line of credit without my signature?

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3 Responses to “Can my partner get a home equity line of credit without my signature?”

  1. ChrissyL on March 7th, 2009 8:59 am

    No, to do any mortgages, or refinances, etc, both spouses must be present, even if they are divorced and own the home together

  2. Sharon T on March 9th, 2009 8:25 am

    Not unless she forges your signature.

  3. Patricia C on March 10th, 2009 6:19 am

    Not legally, no. But beware. I used to be a realtor and know that sometimes one spouse will lie and/or forge papers to sell a house or get a loan.

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