--- title: "He Could 'Easily' Save His Pregnant Fiancée's Parents From Foreclosure, But He Refuses To Help Because The House Was Once Already Paid Off" description: "A 31-year-old musician is refusing to use 15% of his savings to help his pregnant fiancée's parents avoid foreclosure on their inherited home, which was once fully paid off. The parents took out a mor" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/274428982.md" published_at: "2026-02-01T17:01:19.000Z" --- # He Could 'Easily' Save His Pregnant Fiancée's Parents From Foreclosure, But He Refuses To Help Because The House Was Once Already Paid Off > A 31-year-old musician is refusing to use 15% of his savings to help his pregnant fiancée's parents avoid foreclosure on their inherited home, which was once fully paid off. The parents took out a mortgage and are now struggling to make payments. While the musician believes in protecting his long-term financial stability for his children, his fiancée feels he should help. Public opinion largely supports the musician, arguing that helping could lead to ongoing financial expectations from her family. A 31-year-old musician is drawing a hard line with his pregnant fiancée after she asked him to use 15% of his savings to bail out her parents, who are about to lose their home. The home, which was inherited and once fully paid off, is now facing foreclosure. ## The House Was Free And Clear Until They Mortgaged It According to the musician, who shared his story on Reddit’s r/AITAH recently, the house originally belonged to his fiancée's grandmother before her parents inherited it 15 years ago. It was completely paid off. But her parents later took out a mortgage to access cash, and after years of struggling to make payments, the bank is now invoking the acceleration clause. **Don't Miss:** - **Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse — Just $0.85 a Share** - **Americans With a Financial Plan Can 4X Their Wealth — Get Your Personalized Plan from a CFP Pro** The man said the amount needed to save the home is significant, but not ruinous for him. “It would be about 15% of my savings,” he wrote, saying that he earns a living through performing, teaching music, and producing tracks for well-known artists. But even with that income, he's cautious. “Having a substantial savings account is important to me,” he said, as he already has a 10-year-old son and another baby due in May. He wants to help his kids with college and future home purchases, especially since he grew up without that kind of support. “I want to be able to pay for college and help them buy a house (things my parents could not dream of doing),” he said. His fiancée, however, is upset. She believes there's no reason not to pay it off, telling him they wouldn't be hurting financially and that his income is likely to grow. “She sees it as I could ‘easily’ pay it, but I am refusing to do so,” he wrote. He disagrees. “I see it as protecting our long-term financial stability,” he added. “If a foreclosure happens, her parents will get the equity they have in the house and be able to afford a different place.” **Trending: Motley Fool's analysts have built a new lineup of passive ETFs — explore which "Foolish" strategy fits your investment goals.** ## Public Reaction Was Swift And Strong Commenters overwhelmingly sided with him. “They had a paid-up house and now they are losing it through negligence,” someone said. “A ‘loan’ will only enable them.” Others warned that if he pays now, the family will expect it again. Some  urged him to get a prenup, with one writing, “They’re not even married yet and she’s already trying to emotionally manipulate her way into his assets.” The man also noted that he wants no ownership of the home, which he described as old and constantly in need of repairs. It's located in a homeowners association his fiancée herself has called “the HOA from hell.” Commenters pointed out that helping could quickly turn into a nightmare. “Once you rescue them, you’re the safety net forever,” one warned. “That precedent never goes away.”  ***See Also: This ETF issuer isn't chasing the index — it's building tools for income, leverage, and conviction*** Others shared personal stories of lending money to family members who trashed homes, failed to pay rent, and permanently damaged relationships. If you’re earning over $100,000 a year and facing similar financial crossroads, working with a financial advisor could help. Domain Money pairs you with certified professionals to help you make smarter, more confident decisions. They’re currently offering free strategy sessions for people ready to take their planning to the next level. The musician hasn't made a final decision yet, but most commenters agreed: the house was already paid off once. 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