answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Yes. Co means equal. You are both equally responsible for the loan.

Find out what car dealers don't want you to know at www.dealertricks.com

New HeadlineCosigners are not reported in MI, IL or CO. It is state law.
User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: If you cosign a loan will the loan amount show up on your credit report as a debt even though you are not the primary borrower?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Finance

How is a primary borrower's credit affected if he or she defaults on a loan but the cosigner pays the loan?

The defaulted debt will become a negative entry on the primary borrower's credit history and will remain for the required 7 years.


Does a cosigner have to have a good credit rating to cosign?

Yes, that is the main purpose of having a cosigner. The person is accepting equal resposibility for repayment of the debt if the primary borrower should default. Therefore a cosigner needs to the have acceptable financial status as required by the lender.


Does and outstanding credit card loan that hasn't been paid ruin your chance of co signing for a car loan?

If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.


How does co-signing affect your credit?

If you co-sign a loan, be aware that the loan will be on your credit bureau record. You will be responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower fails to pay. Any defaults will be reported under your name. It will reduce your credit score. If the primary borrower or the co-signer does not pay the loan on time it will drop your score more dramatically. It will reduce the amount you can borrow yourself since it will count as your debt.


Can a person with bad credit get a loan with a cosigner with good credit?

Possibly. However, the cosigner needs to understand all the implications should the one needing the cosign on the load default on payments. If the primary borrower doesn't pay the co-signer will be held personally responsible for paying the loan in full. That's what they agree to when they sign as co-signer.

Related questions

What are your rights if you are a primary borrower of a vehicle and the seconday borrower is not paying the loan?

If the secondary borrower is not paying the loan, you must take the vehicle back from the secondary borrower before the bank takes back the vehicle and ruins your credit. You will learn from that not to cosign a loan.


When you cosign for a vehicle will it be on your credit report and therefore effect the cosigner when they attempt to make a major purchase in the future?

Yes, all action on the part of the primary borrower will be reflected on the cosigner's credit report.


Rights of a co-signer on car if payments arent being made?

He has the right to make the payments or have his credit ruined. DON'T cosign a loan unless you are willing to make the payments if (when) the primary borrower defaults.


How can you protect yourself if you cosign an auto loan?

There is no "protection" for a co-signer except paying the loan if the primary borrower doesn't pay. If you don't pay the loan then your credit will be ruined. If you pay off the loan you can try to sue the primary borrower in civil court but the chance of reimbursement isn't generally good if they needed a co-signer in the first place.Understand that when you co-sign for a loan you are guaranteeing that you will pay if the primary borrower doesn't.


If there is a primary borrower and co-borrower on an auto loan do both get credit reported?

Yes.


How is a primary borrower's credit affected if he or she defaults on a loan but the cosigner pays the loan?

The defaulted debt will become a negative entry on the primary borrower's credit history and will remain for the required 7 years.


Does a cosigner have to have a good credit rating to cosign?

Yes, that is the main purpose of having a cosigner. The person is accepting equal resposibility for repayment of the debt if the primary borrower should default. Therefore a cosigner needs to the have acceptable financial status as required by the lender.


When you cosign can you send the car back and pay the depreciation value so it won't reflect badly on your credit?

No. When a vehicle is repossessed either voluntarily or by the lender, it must be sold at public auction for the fair market value or as close to that amount as possible. Any deficiency between the sale price and the loan balance will be the responsibility of the primary borrower and/or cosigner.


Does and outstanding credit card loan that hasn't been paid ruin your chance of co signing for a car loan?

If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.


Is a primary borrower's mortgage or credit affected when the co signer on a loan declares bankruptcy?

no


How does co-signing affect your credit?

If you co-sign a loan, be aware that the loan will be on your credit bureau record. You will be responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower fails to pay. Any defaults will be reported under your name. It will reduce your credit score. If the primary borrower or the co-signer does not pay the loan on time it will drop your score more dramatically. It will reduce the amount you can borrow yourself since it will count as your debt.


When a buying car with a cosigner will your credit be mentioned?

Yes. Both the primary borrower's and the co-signer's credit will be checked, mentioned, affected, show the loan as a debt, and ruined if there is a default in paying the loan.Yes. Both the primary borrower's and the co-signer's credit will be checked, mentioned, affected, show the loan as a debt, and ruined if there is a default in paying the loan.Yes. Both the primary borrower's and the co-signer's credit will be checked, mentioned, affected, show the loan as a debt, and ruined if there is a default in paying the loan.Yes. Both the primary borrower's and the co-signer's credit will be checked, mentioned, affected, show the loan as a debt, and ruined if there is a default in paying the loan.