Can a wife get a loan under her husband’s name without his permission?

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Can a wife get a loan under her husband’s name without his permission?

Asked on September 21, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

A wife can try to get a loan under her husband's name but that would be considered fraud and in many states, identity theft. The company (lender) and settlement service company could be legally held liable for allowing it to occur without proof of identity.


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