Unless the existing loan is a Government (FHA or VA) loan it is probably not assumable, even with qualifying. Call your lender to find out. If he wants to keep the home, he will have to refinance it. If the two of you had been married, and subsequently divorced, with him being awarded the house, that mortgage payment (contingent liability) would not have been counted against you in computing your debt ratio; but since you were not, it is. There is no way that you can force him to refinance, but you can hire a lawyer, take him to court, and force the sale of the property. Possibly the mere threat of this, will make him do what you want. Good luck.
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