I already own the house and would like to re-fi/ mortgage to make repairs. My name alone is on the deed, my partner will be on the re-fi/mortgage with me because the rates will be much lower, does, by law his name have to go on the deed?
This is ny state
Thanks!

V

Normally no, it is the other way, his name on deed and not on mortgage that is more the issues. If the mortgage company does not have a company policy then it will be no problem.