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If the lender requires it. They don't always, but it is sometimes preferred.
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Who gets garnished for student loan The borrower or the cosigner?
the borrower
How long does a cosigner need to be on the contract?
untill its paid off * The other option is for the primary borrower to have the loan refinanced without the participation of the original cosigner.
Is there a difference between co-borrower and co-signer?
Investopedia Says:A co-borrower is different that a cosigner in that a cosigner takes responsibility for the debt should the borrower default, but does not have ownership in the property
Do you always need a cosigner?
A cosigner is needed when the primary borrower does not, for whatever reason, (age, income, credit rating, etc.) does not qualify for a loan on their own merit.
Is there a way for the cosigner to be removed as cosigner if primary owner defaults?
No. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is that in the case of a default by the primary borrower, the cosigner has agreed to be fully responsible for the loan. Therefore, if the borrower defaults, that's what you're there for if you're the cosigner.
Does the lender have to notify you as a cosigner if the primary borrower fails to make a payment?
No, but if the borrower misses enough payments, the cosigner will start getting collection calls as well.
If a borrower signed a loan for a cosigner is there a way the loan can be changed into the cosigner's name without refinancing?
No.
What can a 70-year-old cosigner on a car loan be held responsible for if the loan is found in default?
The cosigner has the same legal obligations to repay the debt as does the primary borrower. If the primary borrower defaults, the lender can begin proceedings to collect the full amount owed plus applicable fees from the cosigner. A cosigner can be sued just as can the primary borrower. And if the primary borrower claims bankrutpcy, the cosigner will still get "stuck" with the debt. The credit report of the cosigner will be equally affected, either in a positive or negative way, depending upon the circumstances.
What happens to your cosigner if the borrower defaults on private loans?
The creditor wil try to get the debt from the cosigner as well.
Does the cosigner have legal recourse monetary damages when the primary borrower defaults on a vechicle loan?
Does the cosigner have lega recourse monetary damages when the primary borrower defaults on a vechicle loan
Do you need your cosigner to sign when you refinance?
If you need a cosigner they must sign because a co-signer is a person who accepts responsibility for repayment of a loan, credit card or other debt along with the original borrower. However, if the institution giving you the new loan doesn't require a cosigner, you don't need to have the cosigner on your original loan sign anything.
Can the primary borrower be sued by the cosigner if a loan is in default and the lender sues the cosigner?
Yes. But for now the lender has you and will get their money from you as they would the primary borrower. Cosigning is a really, really bad idea. At least for the cosigner. Everyone else seems to benefit.
