Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

From the information provided it does not seem that you would have to sign the loan papers. Please contact my office as I will need more information to properly advise you. Best regards,

Keith Singer, Esq. 732-749-3700

You should have a lawyer look over any papers that you sign on a matter as important as a real property mortgage. I think that the reason why the mortgage company wants you to sign the mortgage even if you don't sign the note is that a spouse in NJ automatically obtains certain rights in all property that is acquired during the marriage. So, even if a spouse is not to be liable for the debt because he/she has not signed the note, the lender still needs to ensure that foreclosing the mortgage will extinguish the non-obligated spouse's rights. That is a legitimate reason why a lender may want you to sign. It is definitely not "the law" that you must sign but, if you don't, the lender will probably not lend the money.

Don't be badgered into signing. You should satisfy yourself that the loan is in your best interest and have a lawyer review any document that you don't fully understand. Real property transactions are the largest financial deals that most people ever make. It is foolish to become involved in a debt without knowing exactly what your role and responsibilities are.

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The first question is whether or not this is your marital home with your husband. If it is you have to sign the mortgage but not the note. You should retain legal counsel before doing anything.

Do not sign anything until you talk to a lawyer. And he MUST give you a copy of all the papers first, so the lawyer can look at them.

I can explain things in detail in person after we talk. I will explain what legal issues I see, and what I can do to assist you.

This will be a free consultation. After we talk, you can decide what you would like to do.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the telephone call and no charge for the first office visit.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

45 Essex Street, Suite 3 West

Hackensack New Jersey 07601

Phone: 201-820-3459

Fax: 201-820-3461

Email: [email protected]

Website: AttorneyRobertDavies.com

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