Certainly, borrowers can get a mortgage while in the middle of a lawsuit. However, whether or not they can depends on the kind of lawsuit and how much risk the lender is willing to take on. Any cases that could affect their financial situation or the title of the property will be closely examined by lenders. Denial may follow suit if this scrutiny reveals involvement with bankruptcies, foreclosures, or other types of claims involving large sums of money. It’s important to lay all the cards out on the table. This is because if there’s anything left unsaid about your legal problems, you can bet they’ll find them during underwriting. This means more paperwork, too! Talk with professionals specializing in mortgages if this is where you’re at.