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A cosigner is the person who agrees to pay off the full balance of the loan if the primary borrower fails to pay. A cosigner signs the loan documents and guarantees payment of the loan even if they have no ownership in the property covered by the loan.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are two separate meanings for co-signer although the latter is the one most often referred to in questions about co-signing:
As a co-borrower:
A co-signer/co-borrower/co-maker has an equal liability with another. This is in contrast with a guarantor who is liable only if the primary obligor defaults.
As a guarantor:
A co-signer as guarantor is a third party to the loan who guarantees the loan will be repaid thus reducing the risk of the lender. This co-signer is the person, other than the primary borrower, who signs for the loan and assumes equal liability for the loan. However, the guarantor/co-signer only has a contingent liability. That means they guarantee the loan will be repaid and if the principal borrower defaults the co-signer will be responsible for paying the loan. This is a risky transaction for the co-signer since they are required because the principal borrower has poor credit or no credit and there is a greater chance they will default.
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Can you replace a cosigner for an apartment with another cosigner?
Yes, you can replace a cosigner for an apartment with another cosigner. However, you need to get the consent of the landlord.
What are the benefits of a cosigner?
A cosigner basically is a guarantor for the repayment of a loan or value and serves as cosigner of the debt. If the debtor fails to make payments or defaults, the cosigner is obligated to pay off the debt. No benefits for the cosigner, but cosigner benefits the debtor.
What are the benefits of cosigning?
A cosigner basically is a guarantor for the repayment of a loan or value and serves as cosigner of the debt. If the debtor fails to make payments or defaults, the cosigner is obligated to pay off the debt. No benefits for the cosigner, but cosigner benefits the debtor.
Does a cosigner have to have a job?
No, a cosigner can be retired, or just in good standing with the federal credit bureau. They do not necessarily have to have a job. But the deal with a cosigner is that if the individual they are cosigning for does not pay the bill, the cosigner is responsible for the payment.
If we have bad credit will a cosigner help us get a mortgage?
Yes, a person with bad credit can get a cosigner for a mortgage. The cosigner will have to have excellent credit and must go into the office to sign papers to become a cosigner.
If you are a cosigner in someone's loan for a line of credit and he is at default what can the cosigner do to take his name back?
Nothing. The only option for being remove as a cosigner is to have the original loan refinanced without the cosigner participating.
What makes a legal cosigner?
Capacity and intent of the cosigner to be bound is required.
Can you be sued in case of an accident as cosigner?
No. The only obligation the cosigner has is to the lender.
What are the legal rights of a cosigner on a mortgage?
legal rights of cosigner on mortgage
As a cosigner can you have a vehicle repossessed without affecting the cosigner credit rating?
Nope.
Is the cosigner of a vehicle liable if the it gets repossessed?
Yes. That is the point of the lender asking for a cosigner. The cosigner will have a repossession showing on their credit as well as the primary lender.
Does a cosigner have rights to the car even when its paid off?
No, the cosigner will not have rights to the car after its paid off because the purpose of a cosigner is to pay off the notice if you fail to do so. Being a cosigner does not give them to any rights to the car.
