{"id":8646,"date":"2026-10-26T16:36:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T21:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/?p=8646"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T21:36:50","slug":"can-you-buy-a-house-without-your-spouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/can-you-buy-a-house-without-your-spouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Buy a House Without Your Spouse?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You can get a mortgage without your spouse as a borrower if you qualify on your own. Applying alone may help if your spouse has a lower credit score, but it can also reduce how much you qualify to borrow. Depending on your state and loan program, your spouse&#8217;s debts or signature may still matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can generally apply for a mortgage without your spouse if your own income, credit, and finances meet the lender&#8217;s requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying alone usually means your spouse&#8217;s income and credit score won&#8217;t be used to qualify, although debts you&#8217;re jointly responsible for still count.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In community property states, certain mortgage programs may consider your spouse&#8217;s debts even if they&#8217;re not on the loan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your spouse may still need to sign documents at closing without becoming personally responsible for repaying the mortgage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparing individual and joint mortgage options can help you determine which offers better borrowing power and loan terms.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a lender require your spouse to apply with you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Not if you qualify on your own. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/ask-cfpb\/if-i-am-married-can-a-lender-or-broker-turn-down-my-application-for-a-mortgage-or-home-equity-loan-in-my-own-name-en-351\/\">the CFPB explains<\/a>, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act generally prevents lenders from requiring your spouse to apply with you or co-sign a mortgage if you meet their qualification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t qualify individually, the lender may require another borrower or guarantor, but that person doesn&#8217;t have to be your spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your spouse may still need to sign certain documents to protect the lender&#8217;s interest in the property. That&#8217;s different from being personally responsible for repaying the loan, as we&#8217;ll explain below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This article covers currently married borrowers. If you&#8217;re separated or recently divorced, see <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/buying-a-house-after-divorce-what-lenders-check-before-preapproval\/\">what lenders check when you&#8217;re buying a house after divorce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/mortgage\/app\/preapproval\">Get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What changes when you apply for a mortgage alone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Applying without your spouse generally means qualifying using your own income and credit score. Whether that helps depends on your finances, your spouse&#8217;s finances, and the mortgage program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Only your income counts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If your spouse isn&#8217;t a borrower, lenders generally won&#8217;t count their income toward your ability to repay the mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your income must be enough to cover the new mortgage payment and your other debts within the lender&#8217;s debt-to-income requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">That means applying alone could reduce how much you qualify to borrow, especially if your household relies on two paychecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">USDA loans have an additional consideration. They use income from all adult household members, including non-borrowing spouses, to determine whether the household meets the program&#8217;s income limits. That&#8217;s separate from the income used to qualify for the mortgage payment, as explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/files\/3555-1chapter09.pdf\">USDA&#8217;s income guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your spouse&#8217;s credit score generally won&#8217;t count<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When your spouse isn&#8217;t a borrower, their credit score generally isn&#8217;t used to determine your eligibility or mortgage pricing. This can help if your spouse has significantly lower credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, say you have strong credit but your spouse has a much lower score. Applying alone could help you get better mortgage terms, provided you have enough income to qualify without their paycheck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For conventional loans, <a href=\"https:\/\/selling-guide.fanniemae.com\/sel\/b3-5.1-02\/determining-credit-score-mortgage-loan\">Fannie Mae uses the lowest applicable borrower credit score<\/a> when determining loan-level pricing. Its automated underwriting system no longer has a fixed minimum credit score, but lenders can still set their own requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tomo Mortgage, for example, currently lists minimum scores of 620 for conventional loans and 580 for FHA purchase loans. See <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/can-i-get-a-mortgage-with-a-580-credit-score\/\">what you can qualify for with a 580 credit score<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One important exception: FHA, VA, and USDA loans may require lenders to review a non-borrowing spouse&#8217;s credit report in community property states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joint debts can still count against you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Applying alone doesn&#8217;t remove debts you&#8217;re legally responsible for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you and your spouse share a car loan or credit card, the lender will generally count that debt when calculating your debt-to-income ratio, even if your spouse normally makes the payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Joint bank accounts can also help. You may be able to use funds from an account you share with your spouse for your down payment or closing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under Regulation B, providing evidence of jointly held assets doesn&#8217;t automatically make your mortgage application a joint application. Your lender may still need documentation showing you can access the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When does your spouse&#8217;s debt count if they&#8217;re not on the mortgage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your spouse&#8217;s debts may affect your mortgage application even when you&#8217;re the only borrower, particularly if you live in a community property state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The nine community property states are Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Some other states, including Alaska, permit certain arrangements in which couples opt into community property treatment. In these states, FHA, VA, and USDA loans have additional rules governing non-borrowing spouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Loan program<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Can your spouse&#8217;s debts count?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Can their credit history affect approval?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Housing\/documents\/40001-hsgh-Update-18.pdf\"><strong>FHA<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Generally yes, unless state law allows certain debts to be excluded.<\/td><td>Their credit report is reviewed, but their credit history alone isn&#8217;t a reason to deny the loan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov\/system\/templates\/selfservice\/va_ssnew\/help\/customer\/locale\/en-US\/portal\/554400000001018\/content\/554400000330850\/VA-Pamphlet-VAP26-7-Chapter-04-Credit-Underwriting\"><strong>VA<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Generally yes, although some debts may be excluded with appropriate documentation.<\/td><td>Their credit history may be considered, but poor credit doesn&#8217;t automatically disqualify you.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/files\/3555-1chapter10.pdf\"><strong>USDA<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Generally yes, unless state law allows an exclusion.<\/td><td>Their credit report is reviewed, but their credit history alone isn&#8217;t a reason to deny the loan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Conventional (Fannie Mae)<\/strong><\/td><td>Not automatically. Your own liabilities count, while state law and lender requirements may affect how other debts are treated.<\/td><td>A non-borrowing spouse&#8217;s credit report generally isn&#8217;t required under standard Fannie Mae guidelines, subject to applicable law.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The distinction matters because your spouse&#8217;s debts can reduce how much you qualify to borrow, even when their income isn&#8217;t included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">State law and lender requirements can affect these calculations, so ask how your specific loan program treats non-borrowing spouses before deciding to apply alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will your spouse need to sign anything at closing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. But <strong>signing documents related to the property isn&#8217;t necessarily the same as agreeing to repay the mortgage loan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s three documents are worth understanding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it does<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Your spouse&#8217;s involvement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Promissory note<\/strong><\/td><td>Establishes who is personally responsible for repaying the loan.<\/td><td>A non-borrowing spouse generally doesn&#8217;t sign.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mortgage or deed of trust<\/strong><\/td><td>Gives the lender a legal claim against the property if the loan isn&#8217;t repaid.<\/td><td>Your spouse may need to sign to protect the lender&#8217;s rights in the property.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deed<\/strong><\/td><td>Records ownership of the property.<\/td><td>Your spouse may be included as an owner, depending on how title is held.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/rules-policy\/regulations\/1002\/7\/\">Regulation B&#8217;s signature requirements<\/a>, a lender may require your spouse to sign documents needed to establish a valid claim against the property or address marital property rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">However, if signing the mortgage or deed of trust is sufficient, the lender generally can&#8217;t require your spouse to sign the promissory note. Your spouse&#8217;s signature on a security document can still put their ownership interest at risk if the mortgage goes into default. It doesn&#8217;t necessarily make them personally responsible for repaying the debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements vary by state, so confirm who needs to sign before closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can your spouse own the home without being responsible for the mortgage loan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Often, yes. Your spouse may be able to have an ownership interest in the home without being personally responsible for repaying the mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The key distinction is between ownership and borrowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Being on the deed<\/strong> generally means having an ownership interest in the property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Being on the promissory note<\/strong> means accepting personal responsibility for the mortgage debt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/selling-guide.fanniemae.com\/sel\/b8-2-03\/signature-requirements-security-instruments\">Fannie Mae requires individuals with an ownership interest<\/a> to sign the mortgage&#8217;s security documents, even when their income and credit aren&#8217;t used to qualify. That doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean they must sign the promissory note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Community property laws can complicate ownership. In some states, a home purchased during marriage may belong to both spouses even if only one name appears on the deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Because these rules vary, ask your title company or a real estate attorney how ownership should be recorded in your state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applying alone vs. jointly: Which is better?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Neither approach is automatically better. The right choice depends on whether your spouse&#8217;s income helps more than their credit or debts hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Applying alone may be better when&#8230;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Applying jointly may be better when&#8230;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your income is enough to qualify for the home you want.<\/td><td>You need both incomes to qualify for the mortgage amount you want.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your spouse has a significantly lower credit score that could affect pricing.<\/td><td>Both borrowers have relatively strong credit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your spouse has substantial debts that wouldn&#8217;t otherwise count against you.<\/td><td>Your spouse&#8217;s debts would count anyway, and adding their income could improve your qualifying ratios.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The important thing is to compare actual loan scenarios rather than assume one approach will be cheaper or easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For more on the tradeoffs of adding another borrower, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/co-borrowers-101-when-sharing-a-loan-makes-sense-and-when-it-doesnt\/\">Co-borrowers 101: When sharing a loan makes sense<\/a> article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to decide whether to apply alone or together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before applying, take these four steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review your income and debts.<\/strong> List your individual income, existing monthly payments, and any debts you share with your spouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check whether community property rules apply.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re considering an FHA, VA, or USDA loan, ask whether your spouse&#8217;s debts must be included even if they&#8217;re not borrowing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare both mortgage scenarios.<\/strong> Ask your lender to calculate how much you could borrow individually and jointly. Compare the interest rate, APR, loan costs, and estimated monthly payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm ownership and closing requirements.<\/strong> Ask your lender and title company whether your spouse needs to sign any documents and how ownership will be recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/mortgage\/app\/preapproval\">Get preapproved<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article provides general information, not legal or tax advice. Mortgage eligibility depends on the loan program, lender requirements, and applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tomo Mortgage, LLC (dba Tomo Mortgage),<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org\/EntityDetails.aspx\/COMPANY\/2059741\"><em> NMLS #2059741<\/em><\/a><em>. Equal Housing Lender. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can my spouse&#8217;s bad credit stop me from getting a mortgage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, your spouse&#8217;s lower credit score won&#8217;t affect an individual mortgage application if you qualify on your own. However, FHA, VA, and USDA loans may require lenders to review your spouse&#8217;s credit report in community property states. Under VA rules, a spouse&#8217;s adverse credit history may be considered, although it doesn&#8217;t automatically prevent approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I use our joint bank account if my spouse isn&#8217;t on the mortgage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, yes. You may be able to use funds from a joint bank account for your down payment and closing costs without making your spouse a borrower. Your lender may request documentation confirming your access to the money and its source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will the lender ask whether I&#8217;m married?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It may. Regulation B permits lenders to ask about marital status for mortgage applications, using the categories married, unmarried, and separated. Applying alone doesn&#8217;t eliminate that question, and you should answer all application questions accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does my spouse&#8217;s income count for a USDA loan if they&#8217;re not borrowing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, for determining household income eligibility. USDA considers eligible income from all adult household members when checking its income limits, even if those individuals aren&#8217;t borrowers. 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