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That's an issue that has to be decided by the court, the lender and the exemption status of the property.

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Q: If the primary owner files bankruptcy and has a co-signer can the co-signer continue to pay and take ownership of property?
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Where does the co-owner sign if you want ownership of full title?

If the cosigner wants ownership of the property they must arrange to be listed on the certificate of title. You need to check at your state DMV to determine the process in your state.If the cosigner wants ownership of the property they must arrange to be listed on the certificate of title. You need to check at your state DMV to determine the process in your state.If the cosigner wants ownership of the property they must arrange to be listed on the certificate of title. You need to check at your state DMV to determine the process in your state.If the cosigner wants ownership of the property they must arrange to be listed on the certificate of title. You need to check at your state DMV to determine the process in your state.


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


What is the insurance liability for the cosigner of an auto loan?

None. A cosigner is entering into a legally binding contract to repay the debt if the primary borrower defaults on the lending agreement. The cosigner does not have any other obligation nor ownership rights to the property.


Can bankruptcy be filed on partially own property?

The answer to this really depends on the nature of the property and how it is held (i.e. tenants in common, joint tenancy). You can file for bankruptcy for your personal debts. If the ownership debt is easily severable then it is likely that you would be able to file for bankruptcy and include the property as well.


When you are in bankruptcy should you continue to pay for your homes hazard insurance?

Bankruptcy and Homeowners InsuranceYes, You should continue your homeowners Policy until such time the the property has been transferred back to the lender or to another owner.So long as the property is in your name, whether your in bankruptcy or not, you are still liable for any damages.


What is cosigned?

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.


If your friend is on a house loan with you and you pay the payment every month on time but he is filing bankruptcy could they still take the house from you?

The deed to the property is what determines ownership and what action can be taken against the property during bankruptcy or the execution of judgment.


Will a bank repossess a car from co signer if primary goes bankrupt?

Only if the primary has said s/he will surrender the property in the bankruptcy and/or if the cosigner does not make the payments due.


If you are a title holder of real property but are not on the mortgage loan and or mortgage note of that property can a lien be placed against the real property if you file bankruptcy?

This would be a most uncommon situation...you own the proerty but other people have it mortgaged? Your bankruptcy effects everything you own, not just what you may owe on. Your ownership of this property is included.


Does a cosigner own the property if he pays off the original loan?

The cosigner of the loan owns 1/2 of the property if they are on the title.


Is the cosigner on a property considered to be a co-owner?

Yes. * No. Unless a cosigner is also named on the title to a vehicle or the deed to real property they have no legal rights or claim to said property.


Can a lien be placed on a house from a bank debt from a tenant?

No. A tenant has no ownership interest in the property and so the property is not available to their creditors.No. A tenant has no ownership interest in the property and so the property is not available to their creditors.No. A tenant has no ownership interest in the property and so the property is not available to their creditors.No. A tenant has no ownership interest in the property and so the property is not available to their creditors.