Of course there’s a distinction between what is written in the contracts and what is actually lived.
Example: I agreed in writing that the bank can cancel the contract and collect all payment when they suspect I could not make future payments. I can fight the decision in court, but only after the fact of losing the house.
Practically, that will never happen as long as I make my payments etc, of course, as no bank wants to be known as the one kicking out owners without reason. But legally, they could.
In the US the house is yours in nearly everyway as long as you make your payments.
After the housing crash in 2008 they made it more difficult for the bank to foreclose on homes. You have to miss 4 consecutive payments before they can begin foreclosure. Also the last payment has to be 30 days past the due date before they can begin foreclosure. So 120 days of missed payments before the bank can act.
Additionally most mortgage companies have a 15 day grace period meaning you can pay 15 days past the due date with absolutely no penalty. That’s common practice, but not law. My guess is this grace period cuts down on the staff they need to manage accounts.
When it comes to the deed it’s just me and my spouse on it not the bank. Interestingly I’m not even on the mortgage just the deed, but that’s a whole different story about the bogus credit score system
Where in the world do you live?
I can change anything I want at my house without the bank’s approval and there’s another 25 years on the mortgage.
Only things I have to do is pay the mortgage and take out appropriate insurance
Germany.
Of course there’s a distinction between what is written in the contracts and what is actually lived.
Example: I agreed in writing that the bank can cancel the contract and collect all payment when they suspect I could not make future payments. I can fight the decision in court, but only after the fact of losing the house.
Practically, that will never happen as long as I make my payments etc, of course, as no bank wants to be known as the one kicking out owners without reason. But legally, they could.
This does all sound very german.
In the US the house is yours in nearly everyway as long as you make your payments.
After the housing crash in 2008 they made it more difficult for the bank to foreclose on homes. You have to miss 4 consecutive payments before they can begin foreclosure. Also the last payment has to be 30 days past the due date before they can begin foreclosure. So 120 days of missed payments before the bank can act.
Additionally most mortgage companies have a 15 day grace period meaning you can pay 15 days past the due date with absolutely no penalty. That’s common practice, but not law. My guess is this grace period cuts down on the staff they need to manage accounts.
When it comes to the deed it’s just me and my spouse on it not the bank. Interestingly I’m not even on the mortgage just the deed, but that’s a whole different story about the bogus credit score system