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Ningbo man private mortgage real estate women rights protection

Ningbo Author：LuXu WANG

The married house was privately taken by the man to mortgage to borrow money, the woman did not know, this mortgage is effective? Conclusion first said: look at the creditor's "goodwill" degree. Even if the real estate purchased during marriage is registered in the name of the man, it is mostly the common property of the husband and wife, and major disposal must be agreed by both husband and wife. The man has no right to dispose of the mortgage without the consent of the woman-if the creditor knows or should know that the co-owner of the property still accepts the mortgage, the spouse can claim that the mortgage is not effective; If the creditor is in good faith, paid and has already registered with mortgage, the mortgage may be obtained in accordance with the system of good faith acquisition (article 341 of the Civil Code), and it is difficult for the woman to recover the property and can only claim compensation for the loss, less or no division in the event of divorce. This paper makes clear the legal consequences of "private property" and the path of women's rights protection.

1. first qualitative: marital property is mostly common property, disposition requires mutual consent.

A house acquired from the joint property of the spouses during the marriage is the joint property of the spouses, even if it is registered in the name of one of the spouses (article 1062 of the Civil Code). A significant disposition (sale, mortgage, etc.) of jointly owned immovable property shall be subject to the consent of all co-owners (Article 101 of the Civil Code-the disposition of jointly owned immovable property shall be subject to the consent of all co-owners, unless otherwise agreed by the co-owners). The man's separate mortgage of the house to another person to borrow money, without the consent of the woman, constitutes no right to dispose of, the validity of the mortgage contract and the acquisition of the mortgage, depending on whether the creditor party meets the conditions of good faith acquisition.

What needs to be explained is the impact of the registration status: if the real estate is registered in the names of both parties, the creditor only needs to check the registration book to know that there is a co-owner, and it is almost impossible for a single party to obtain the mortgage in good faith; If the real estate is registered only in the name of the man, the creditor handles the mortgage based on the trust in the registration, and there is much more room for claiming goodwill-this reason why "common property registered property" common property registered property "registered property" is easy unilateral mortgage.

Whether the 2. mortgage can be effective: three elements of good faith acquisition.

According to article 341 of the Civil Code, a bona fide acquisition must meet three conditions at the same time: the transferee was in good faith when the immovable property was transferred. The provisions of this article are applicable by reference to security interests such as mortgages (article 31, paragraph 3). Review one by one against the three elements:

  1. whether the creditor is in good faith: whether it knows or should have known that the property is the joint property of the husband and wife, that the man is married and does not have the consent of the spouse. Banks and other financial institutions usually require the spouse to sign a consent form for mortgage loans. If they do not sign, the bank cannot claim goodwill. Creditors of private loans are lenient in examining whether goodwill should be combined with whether they ask about their marital status and whether they know about the existence of the woman.
  2. Whether the claim is true and the consideration is reasonable.: Whether the loan is actually delivered, whether the amount is equivalent to the value of the mortgaged property.
  3. Whether to apply for mortgage registration: the real estate mortgage is established from the time of registration (Article 802 of the Civil Code). If it is not registered, the mortgage is not established, and the woman is more likely to defend her rights.

3. Women's Rights: Four Paths to Advance in Order

  1. find out the facts: check the real estate registration information in the first place to confirm whether the mortgage is registered, who is the mortgagee and how much the main creditor's right is; Transfer the loan contract and transfer flow between the man and the creditor to judge the authenticity of the creditor's rights.
  2. Claim that the mortgage is not effective: can prove that the creditor is not in good faith (knowing that there is a co-owner, did not require the spouse to sign, significantly lower than the reasonable consideration, etc.), may sue for confirmation of the invalidity of the mortgage or the cancellation of the mortgage registration.
  3. Split stop loss within marriage: if the man mortgages the loan without authorization for gambling, squandering, etc., which seriously damages the interests of the common property, the woman does not have to wait for divorce, but can ask the proposal to divide the common property in accordance with article 1066 of the civil code. Article 7 of the interpretation (II) to be implemented in 2025 also makes it clear that one party disposes of common property or gives it to a third party for the purpose of bigamy or cohabitation, the other spouse may request a division within the marriage or a small or non-division in the event of a divorce.
  4. Claim at the time of divorce: if the creditor has obtained the mortgage in good faith and the woman cannot recover the real estate, she may claim compensation for the losses caused by her unauthorized mortgage at the time of divorce, and claim that the man has less or no division according to article 1092; If the property is paid off, the remaining auction price is still common property and can be divided.

When 4. creditors apply for enforcement: Relief for spouses

if the man fails to repay the debt when due and the creditor realizes the mortgage or applies for the execution of the real estate, the woman, as the co-owner, is not "only able to look at it": she can raise an outsider's objection, claiming that the execution target is the joint property of the husband and wife and should retain its share; Whether the execution can be excluded depends on whether the mortgage is effectively established and whether the woman's rights to the execution property can oppose the application for execution. Generally speaking, if a mortgage has been obtained in good faith, it is difficult for the woman to exclude execution, but she may claim a share of the remainder of the auction and sale price after deducting the debt.

5. risk prevention: the "private custody" in advance.

  1. The registration status should be clear: after marriage, the house purchase should be registered in the names of both parties as far as possible, or the name should be added to the real estate certificate-after registering the co-owner, the unilateral mortgage and sale can hardly be completed;
  2. do not give the documents to the other party for "safekeeping": The unilateral holding of real estate certificates and identity cards is a common prerequisite for private custody, and the original documents are kept more securely;
  3. regularly check the status of property rights: the right holder can check the registration and mortgage information of the real estate under his name through channels such as "Zheli Office", and deal with any abnormality in time;
  4. immediate action when found to be detained: after confirming the mortgage registration, fix the evidence, apply for objection or prosecution as soon as possible to prevent the debt from expanding and the property from being disposed.

Does the debt involved in the 6. mortgage count as a joint debt of the husband and wife?

The man's unauthorized mortgage property borrowed money, the woman to pay back, and "whether the mortgage is valid" is two issues, must be judged separately:

  1. borrowing for personal profligacy, gambling, etc.: beyond the daily needs of the family and not used for living together, according to Article 1064 of the Civil Code, does not belong to the joint debt of husband and wife, the woman does not bear the responsibility of repayment, the creditor can only recover from the man;
  2. borrowings are actually used for family life or joint business.: Even if the mortgage does not have the woman's consent, if the use of the money falls into the category of common life, it may still be considered a common debt-at this time the woman has to face the debt, but also to deal with the real estate risk, damage double superposition;
  3. the woman is aware of the loan and uses it together: if it constitutes a common expression or ratification, the joint debt is established, and the mortgage dispute is dealt with in accordance with the rules of good faith acquisition.

Therefore, it is found that after being privately postponed, in addition to checking the mortgage, it is also necessary to check the direction of the loan: to obtain the transfer flow between the man and the creditor, to confirm whether the money has entered the family account and is used for family expenses. If the woman does not know and the money is not in the house, the debt risk can be resolved together with the property risk from the two directions of "non-joint debt" and "mortgage invalid or revocable.

A toolbox 7. marital property protection: Ex-ante better than ex-post

from the "man's private custody" such disputes, marital property protection can be pre-positioned as a set of tools:

  1. registration of the total: the registration of the names of both parties after marriage, or the addition of names to existing properties, is the most direct means to block unilateral sanctions;
  2. marital property agreement: written agreement on the share and disposition of the property must be agreed by both parties (Article 1065 of the Civil Code), the agreed "procedural" clause, although not against a bona fide third party, but can bind the husband and wife internal, fixed basis for accountability;
  3. certificate and password management: real estate certificate, ID card and online banking U-shield shall be kept separately, and major account changes shall be informed in time;
  4. regular property rights inquiries: through the "Zheli Office" and other channels, regularly check whether there are new mortgages and seizure records of the real estate under their own names, and advance the abnormal discovery to the "mortgage day" instead of "when the real estate is photographed";
  5. informed mechanism for large liabilities: the family agreed that large loans and guarantees require the informed consent of both parties, and if one party borrows without authorization, the other party retains a written objection-both as a precaution and as evidence of future exemption.

8. FAQ

marital property is privately mortgaged, mortgage must be invalid?

Not necessarily. If the creditor is in good faith, has a real claim and has registered the mortgage, it may constitute a good faith acquisition and the mortgage is valid, and if it can prove that the creditor is not in good faith, the spouse may claim that the mortgage is not effective or request revocation.

Can the unwitting woman get the house back?

See whether the creditor obtains the mortgage in good faith: non-good faith can claim that the mortgage is invalid and removed.

Can I defend my rights in marriage when I find out I'm mortgaged?

Can. According to Article 1066 of the Civil Code, if one party disposes of common property without authorization and seriously harms the interests of the common property, the other party may ask the proposal to divide it within the proposal. There is no need to wait for divorce.

What does a woman get in a divorce?

According to article 1092, the man may claim less or no division, and claim compensation for the loss caused by the mortgage.

What should the woman do if the man is unable to repay the mortgage loan and the bank sues and applies for the execution of the property?

Immediately raise an objection to the execution within the statutory time limit, claim that the property is the joint property of the husband and wife, retain the woman's share, and at the same time file or prepare a lawsuit for the validity of the mortgage.

Practical Experience of 9. Lawyers

marital property is secretly taken by one party to mortgage to borrow money, the other party found out often already burning eyebrows. Case-handling experience reminds us not to panic and deny everything, but to quickly determine the nature: most of the real estate purchased with common property during marriage belongs to the common property of husband and wife. In principle, both parties must agree on such major sanctions as sale and mortgage, and one party has no right to mortgage without authorization. As for whether the mortgage is effective or not, the key depends on the attitude of the creditor-if the other party knows or should know that the co-owner of the property still accepts the mortgage, the spouse has the opportunity to claim that the mortgage is not established; If the creditor is in good faith, paid and has already registered the mortgage, he may obtain the mortgage according to the rules obtained in good faith. At that time, the house will be difficult to recover and can only claim compensation or less property from the unauthorized mortgaged party.

After clarifying the nature, the rights protection should be carried out in order, instead of grabbing eyebrows and beards. The safer way of thinking in practice is: first fix the evidence and find out the mortgage contract, the whereabouts of the loan, the registration situation and the fact that you have never agreed to; According to whether the creditor is in good faith, consider claiming that the mortgage is invalid, filing a confirmation lawsuit, or turning to the party demanding unauthorized punishment to compensate for the loss; In the division of divorce, this plot is claimed as a reason for its less property. If the debt involved in the mortgage is claimed by the creditor as a joint debt of the husband and wife, it should also be defended from the perspective of "common meaning" and "whether it is used for family life together", so as to avoid unknowingly debt for the other party. Every step pays attention to sequence, first qualitative and then policy.

What is more important than pursuing remedies afterwards is to keep "private custody" out of the door in advance. Feasible practices in practice include: the common property shall be registered as shared by both parties as far as possible or added in time, so that both parties must be present for the disposition; For real estate that is really owned by an individual but registered under a single name, the ownership can be clearly written through marital property agreement and corresponding registration or notarization can be handled. At ordinary times, pay attention to whether the other party suddenly takes away the property right certificate, frequently inquires about real estate information and other abnormal trends, once found, timely registration of objections or preservation, blocking the registration authority for its mortgage transfer. It is only when a dispute occurs that there is clear ownership and evidence in hand that there is capital to talk about and certainty to win.

The key to the protection of the man's private mortgage property is the two lines of "creditor's good faith proof plus marriage division": first check the evidence of registration and fixed creditor's knowledge, which can prove that the non-good faith firm claim mortgage is invalid. The core advice to the woman is only one sentence: the status of property rights should be checked frequently and the common registration should be implemented-it is always cheaper to keep the risk before the "private detention" occurs than to protect the rights afterwards.

In the face of marital real estate being privately detained, the woman's attitude should be "informed sober, procedural decisive"-check early, protect the truth, accurate, rights and interests will not be lost in silence.