Deed of Trust or Assumption…What to do?
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Deed of Trust or Assumption…What to do?
My father is in a retirement community. We are living in his home. We want to take over said home but our credit is not worthy for a loan. Will a deed of trust or an assumption grant us home ownership if something happens to him.
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not you can assume the loan depends on the loan terms, because that's something that only exists if it's put into the papers. And it's very unusual these days, for a loan to be assumable without the lender's agreement. It's also possible that a deed of trust might trigger what is sometimes called a "due on sale clause" if your father's mortgage has one.
There are differences in the law from one state to another as well, and I'm not a Texas attorney. You need to have the loan documents, and the rest of the details of your situation, reviewed by a lawyer in your area, for reliable advice about how to go about this. One place to find counsel is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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