09/02/2026
I recently met a Mom who is navigating separation and was told she would have to sell the family home. She doesn't.
Her bank wouldn't count her child support because she hadn't been receiving it long enough. That one policy took her from approved to declined.
What her bank overlooked: a strong salary and a lot of equity in the home she already owns. We used both, and she qualified for a mortgage over $1 million at a great rate, with no lender fees. She'll buy out her ex and can stay put with her kids.
She is absolutely delighted, and we can all imagine why.
Separation is already hard enough without also being told to sell the one place that still feels stable. If your bank says no, that is one lender's rulebook, not the whole market.
If you know someone facing a separation who wants to understand their options before selling, send them my way.
Nicole Hayes | 604-562-5055 | [email protected]