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A common misconception is that the "cosigner" is not financially responsible for the security of the loan/lease (the car) until after the primary has defaulted. Nothing could be more wrong.
The primary and cosigner are simply terms used to differentiate between the two signors. Legally, both are equally responsible for the debt, from the signing of the document until the last payment is made. If payments are missed, both will have their credit rating dinged. If the contract goes into default, both will be contacted by the lender or its agents.
In truth, one should never cosign for anyone if that one cannot be trusted unquestionably and unless the cosigner can afford to pay the loan if that should become necessary.
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Is their insurance for someone who cosigns a loan?
No. The co-signer is taking on the risk completely on their own.No. The co-signer is taking on the risk completely on their own.No. The co-signer is taking on the risk completely on their own.No. The co-signer is taking on the risk completely on their own.
Can a primary co signer take the car from the secondary co signer?
can a primary co signer take the car away from a secondary co signer
How does the primary borrowers credit get affected if the co-signer pays the entire the loan on a leased car?
It should have a good effect if its on time.
Can a co-signer repossess a vehicle if a sibling is not making payments?
The co-signer is typically a person who signs for the car loan; the co-signer may or may not be listed as a co-owner on the title. If the co-signer is also a co-owner, the co-owner who is paying the loan can legally take the car. However, if the co-signer is not a co-owner, taking the car would be grand theft auto. Incidentally, if the co-signer is not also a co-owner and the loan falls into default, both the signer and the co-signer will be identified in credit reports as defaulting on a car loan, even though the co-signer did not have or use the car.
You bought a car with a co signer can you file bankruptcy?
Sure. The co-signer will be responsible for the debt on the car.
Can a car loan be transfferd?
It can be transferred to a co-signer only. If their is no co-signer on the note, then your answer is no.
How does the primary owner of a car pass the car to the co signer?
You need to sign the Certificate of Title over to the co signer so that the vehicle can be legally registered in the name of the co-signer.
How does the primary owner of a car pass the car to the co-signer?
You need to sign the Certificate of Title over to the co signer so that the vehicle can be legally registered in the name of the co-signer.
Does a co signer of an auto loan need to provide insurance?
No, but consider the following. If the vehicle is uninsured and gets wrecked in an accident, the co-signer will still be responsible for paying the balance of the loan- a loan for a wrecked car. This is a serious risk when a car buyer needs a co-signer for the loan. The need of a co-signer signals that the primary borrower has not established a responsible credit record, or may not earn enough to afford the car loan. The lender considers that buyer too much of a risk and so requires a co-signer. Statistics show that a person with no established history of paying their bills, or a negative credit history, may be lax about maintaining car insurance as well. Co-signing is a risky business. The co-signer should make certain the car payments are being made on time and that the vehicle is adequately insured.
Can the primary signer of a car take it away from co-signer if all the payments were made and up to date by co-signer?
NO
Can a co-signer of a car transfer all debt to the main signer of a car?
No. The co-signer will be responsible for paying the loan until it is paid off.No. The co-signer will be responsible for paying the loan until it is paid off.No. The co-signer will be responsible for paying the loan until it is paid off.No. The co-signer will be responsible for paying the loan until it is paid off.
Can a co signer sue the car owner?
Generally, yes, assuming that the "car owner" is the person who took out the loan that was co-signed AND that the owner defaulted on the loan and the co-signer was forced to pay the balance of the loan. Typically, the main borrower, i. e. the car owner, is primarily liable for the loan while a co-signer is only secondarily liable. This means that the co-signer has no obligation to make payments unless the primary borrower defaults. In most contracts involving co-signers, the contract will have a provision that if the co-signer has to pay on behalf of the primary borrower, then the primary borrower must indemnify the co-signer. If the primary borrower refuses to pay the co-signer, the co-signer can sue the car owner to recover what he paid for the car owner.
