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Buying through a life transition

Nine steps.
One path forward.

Divorce, loss, or a fresh start - your home options are clearer than they may feel right now. Here is the path from a private first conversation to a home that is entirely, officially yours.

Steps9consultation to check-in
Documents4to gather up front
Check-in1every year, going forward
Step 1

Private consultation

Share what you're comfortable sharing. We look at income, credit, and goals - no pressure, no judgment.

Leads You
Step 2

Model your options

Keep the home, sell and split, or buy new - we model your real numbers side by side so the choice is clear.

Leads Lender
Step 3

Legal coordination

We align the mortgage timeline with your attorney and the decree, so there are no surprises later.

Leads Attorney
Step 4

Application

Once the decree is in place, we lock your rate and submit the application in your name alone.

Leads Lender
Step 5

Underwriting

We guide you through every document request, clearly and step by step, so nothing feels overwhelming.

Leads Lender
Step 6

Title update

The other party is removed from title. Your attorney coordinates; we align the closing timing.

Leads Title
Step 7

Close

Sign the new loan. The home is officially yours, in your name only - the transition is complete.

Leads You
Step 8

Settle in

Settle into your home and your new financial picture. The hardest part of the transition is behind you.

Leads You
Step 9

Annual check-in

We stay in touch each year, looking for opportunities to improve your rate or equity as life stabilizes.

Leads Lender

Four things to have handy when you're ready - missing something? Start the conversation anyway, we help you sequence what's needed and when.

Decree or settlement

Signed, or a draft in progress with your attorney.

Draft in progress OK

Your income only

Recent pay stubs or returns, separate from your spouse's.

Separate from spouse

Your own asset statements

About two months of bank/investment.

About 2 months

Photo ID

Plus any name-change paperwork already filed.

Name-change OK

Find where you are - free

Scan the code or reach out. We build your keep-vs-sell-vs-buy analysis with your real equity, income, and goals. You decide what, if anything, comes next - and when.

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