0
You need to discuss the situation with the lender and provide proof that the primary borrower lied on the application. However, the lender may not want to hear your story. You stepped up to guarantee that the loan would be paid. You may need to sue the primary borrower in court yourself if they have defaulted on the loan.
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who gets garnished for student loan The borrower or the cosigner?
the borrower
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
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.
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
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.
Who gets garnished for student loan The borrower or the cosigner?
the borrower
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
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
What are co-sinors rights?
A cosigner has a right to be released from the loan if the borrower has made on-time payments for 48 months. The borrower will need to sign a release form, however, the lender will have to agree to terms.
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.
The obligation of a cosigner is discharged by?
The obligation of a cosigner is discharged by a borrower securing a loan to the satisfaction of the creditor. Paying off a loan will also discharge the obligation of a cosigner.
Is the APR of a student loan determined by the credit of the borrower or that of the cosigner?
The cosigner I believe but check with the loan issuers it's in the details.
