In-laws' debt is passed to us
Getting into the marriage I knew I would have to chip into the debt (mortgage/loan) my husband had- and I was OK with it. I didn't have any debt of my own.
I also knew my inlaws weren't doing so well financially and were having trouble maintaining their business and paying mortgage on their house and 2 additional properties
That being said - fastforward 6 months the situation seems to have worsed.
They have borrowed money from us in the past and returned it later.
Now they want my husband and my bro-in-law to take over the mortgage of the 2 additional properties by transferring the deed on their name.
This has made me a bit nervous - since both the mortages together will mount to a substantial amount monthly. Also since we have a loan of our own which we find hard to pay every month. My father-in-law wants us to take responsibility of the other properties since he does not want to loose them in case he faces bankcruptsy tomorrow.
Both the properties are NOW under value as well.
Also we find to difficult to make any saving as our own - since we have to help them out pump money in the business - which is essentially failing.
Does it make sense to refinance them?
In future if they ask for a cash loan - how do we position ourselves without offending?