A married individual can apply and secure a mortgage in their own name as long as they qualify for the home loan based on their own income, debt and credit.  The mortgage qualification calculator can be very useful for measuring the income, debts and debt ratios of the one borrower.  It is even acceptable to transfer the debt on the one spouse’s credit card or a card that is applying for the loan to the spouse who is not, assuming they both agree.  The non applicant spouse’s debt can not be used against the other spouse.  Joint liabilities will however show on both credit reports and will be used in the loan approval process.  Federal law prohibits discrimination based on marital status.

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