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What documentation do lenders require for separation mortgages?
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How do you structure a 95% LTV refinance for a buyout?
Technically, this is structured as a 'Purchase' from one spouse to another, which is why it qualifies for 95% LTV (insured) instead of the 80% (conventional) refinance cap.
What are the core 2026 documentation requirements?
Lenders will not touch a buyout file without a final, signed Separation Agreement.
Can a borrower use the 'First-Time Buyer' 30-year amortization?
First-time buyer 30-year amortization applies only when the buyer personally meets the FTHB definition — a spousal buyout by itself doesn't reset that status if the borrower has owned before.
What is the biggest risk in a spousal buyout file?
The single most common failure point is the 'Income Gap.' Most families qualify for their home on two incomes; qualifying on one income while paying support is extremely difficult under the stress test.