Inheriting a House with a Mortgage Many people want to pass on the family home to their heirs. However, since few of us have the means to buy a house in cash, that can mean inheriting a house with a mortgage. As an heir, you may wonder how to handle it if someone leaves you a house with a mortgage. Find out more on our blog. in Finance & Loanwith inheriting-a-house-with-mortgageby 7 users