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Adnane Zaghba

Adnane Zaghba

Mortgage Broker

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azaghba@planipret.com
(514) 833-0959

425, avenue Mathers , 102
Saint-Eustache, QC
J7P 4C1

Managing Divorce: The Financial Relief Offered by the Spousal Buyout Program

Divorce and separation are challenging milestones in a family's life, affecting everyone involved on multiple levels, including financial. The process is inherently stressful, often involving the complex task of dividing assets. This division can become particularly difficult when it comes to the family home and mortgage. Many couples find themselves selling their house to liquidate their equity, adding to the emotional and financial stress. However, alternative solutions exist to mitigate such burdens.

For most couples, the family home is not only their largest asset but also the principal repository of their equity. In cases where one partner wishes to remain in the home, the Spousal Buyout Program presents a viable solution. This program enables one spouse to buy the other out, potentially financing up to 95% of the home's value through a new mortgage. The Spousal Buyout Program thus offers a way to maintain stability for the family during a tumultuous period, allowing one partner to retain the home while compensating the other for their share of the equity.

To qualify for this program, similar to other mortgages, the purchasing spouse must be financially capable of sustaining the loan. Legal documents, including a Separation Agreement and a Purchase Agreement, are prerequisites to ensure clarity and fairness in the transaction.

Laws vary across provinces and territories concerning the division of family or marital property. Generally, the law regards marriage as an equal partnership, implying that assets acquired during the marriage and owned at the time of separation should be equally divided. This principle extends to the "matrimonial home," which is considered the primary residence of both spouses at the separation time. Both parties have equal rights to the home, irrespective of the name listed on the title, unless a contrary agreement exists.

To initiate a Spousal Buyout, certain conditions must be met:

 

  • A legally binding Separation Agreement detailing asset division must be signed.
  • The net proceeds from the buyout can only be used to purchase the other owner's equity share or to settle joint debts as specified in the separation agreement.

 

This process highlights an essential pathway for couples navigating the complexities of separation and divorce, offering a semblance of financial stability and continuity during these challenging times.

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RATES OF

2024-11-04 00:00:00

TERMS BANKS MORTGAGE PLANNERS
6 months Fixed 7.85% 7.50%
1 Year Fixed 7.74% 5.85%
2 Years Fixed 7.34% 5.54%
3 Years Fixed 6.94% 4.44%
3 year closed Variable 7.35% 5.95%
4 Years Fixed 6.74% 4.29%
5 Years Fixed 6.79% 4.24%
5 years Variable 6.45% 5.00%
Refinance Fixed or variable 9.15% 4.34%
7 Years Fixed 7.10% 4.44%
10 Years Fixed 7.25% 5.09%
HELOC 6.95% 6.45%

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