Am I considered a “first time home buyer” if my name is on my dad’s title?

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Am I considered a “first time home buyer” if my name is on my dad’s title?

He added me in the title as joint ownership. However, I have never had a mortgage or purchased a home.

Asked on December 13, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Florida

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You most likely are not a first time homebuyer. Contrary to what you have written, you have "purchased a home"--you are listed as an owner (on the title) of your father's home. The fact that you did not take out a mortgage does not matter--buying a home and having a mortgage are not synomous (e.g. some people buy homes in all cash deals). Since you are on the title for a house, that most likely disqualified you as a first time homebuyer.


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