One of the biggest decisions divorcing homeowners face is what to do with the marital home and real property. Trying to...
The Net Payment Effect of Separate Maintenance
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Mar 20, 2023 12:45:08 PM
Sometimes even the best intentions can produce headaches and hurdles. Have you had this happen in one of your divorce cases...
How Much Does It Cost To Work With a CDLP
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Feb 23, 2023 10:58:23 AM
One of the most common questions we get is, "What will it cost my client to consult with a Certified Divorce Lending...
CDLP® Divorce Mortgage Planning and Real Property Detail Report
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Feb 8, 2023 1:39:46 PM
In a divorce, we are often more focused on curing the problem at hand, i.e., distributing real property and assets, that...
Assuming Responsibility for the Marital Mortgage
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Jan 23, 2023 5:07:28 PM
Okay, so we all know that mortgage interest rates have gone up significantly since the beginning of 2022. And, that is...
The Perspective of a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®)
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Jan 4, 2023 1:46:12 PM
What exactly is behind the value that a Certified Divorce Lending Professional brings to the table?
The importance of...
The Value of an Equity Buy-Out Pre-Approval in a Changing Mortgage Environment
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Dec 7, 2022 4:12:23 PM
With mortgage rates on 30-year, fixed-rate loans rising over 6%, the cost of mortgages is significantly higher, making it...
Don't Let Divorce Ruin Your Credit
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Dec 2, 2022 10:19:19 AM
Don't Let Divorce Ruin Your Credit
When divorce is present, it is crucial to understand what happens to the liability for...
The Issue With Overlooking Property Taxes in Divorce
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Nov 28, 2022 10:34:53 AM
Property Taxes and Escrow Accounts
What is property tax? Property tax is paid by an individual or entity on an owned...
Divorce Mortgage Planning Defined
by Craig Strent (NMLS ID #6342) on Nov 1, 2022 9:45:00 AM
Many times in a divorce, we are more focused on curing the problem at hand, i.e., distributing real property and assets,...