Barb Patterson (CDLP), Author at Women Belong

Transferring a Mortgage in a Divorce? How to Avoid the “Due-On-Sale” Clause

by Barb Patterson (CDLP) | Mar 13, 2019

Although the Divorce Decree may determine who retains ownership of the marital home after the divorce is final, it is important to understand that the Deed, Decree and Debt are three entirely separate issues to settle. The Deed & Transferring Ownership | Transfer...

The Advantage of Temporary Orders in Divorce and Mortgage Financing

by Barb Patterson (CDLP) | Feb 12, 2019

There are many components of income considered in mortgage financing. When income from a divorce situation also comes into play, working with a divorce mortgage professional during the divorce process rather than post decree can help attorneys and divorcing clients...

Your Credit Score is Not a Secret!

by Barb Patterson (CDLP) | Sep 14, 2018

I’m sure you’ve seen the TV ads. Social media posts. Direct mail. Virtually everyone (mostly credit card companies) are offering you the ability to sign up, view your credit score and get notified if your score changes. Now, you can sign up to be notified if a company...

Considering Resale Potential When Purchasing Your Home

by Barb Patterson (CDLP) | May 9, 2018

When you’re caught up in the excitement of shopping for your new home, it can be difficult to take a step back and consider where you’ll be in two, five, or even ten years. But most homebuyers will own several properties over the course of their lives, so...