Is it better to not include my spouse with poor credit on the loan?

Yes, if you can qualify alone, you will get a better rate and she can still be on title.

I'd say you would likey be better off using your credit. You'd get a larger variety of options and the risk-based pricing (equating to higher rates for those with poor credit) should not impact you negatively.Truthfully, without more detail I'd be unlikely to tell you more. But in my daily practice I do find that this is the case for many families that apply with me.Your spouse, while she may not qualify to be on the loan, can still be on title to the home with you if that's in your family's best interest. Ron

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I agree with others, the best option is to not include her on this mortgage and take other steps to help improve her situation for the next time. Not sure why you need 15% down on a 350,000 home if you don't want to use that much - check out your options.

More info needed, but if you can qualify on your own, you can buy in your name only, then once the loan funds, you can add your wife to the deed.. This is done all the time.. and by excluding your wife, you will get the better financing rates.. Let me know if I can help.. . I'm a preferred Lender with California and Arizona being my primary markets. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com NMLS# 226347 / RPM Mortgage NMLS 1541014 / AZMB0121893

absolutely you would do it buy it yourself. and add your wife to title after you close escrow