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You are a cosigner can you still pay the loan when the primary loan holder files bankruptcy?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes You Can. This Leaves A Mark On Your credit report, Plus Since You Did Not File; You Now Are Responsible For The Debt. NEVER EVER COSIGN++++++++++++ MONEY 101 * Probably not. If the debt was discharged in bankruptcy then it is not subject to collection procdures including a lawsuit. In some state filed BK's a cosigner has protection in this area if specific circumstances exist.
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∙ 17y ago
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If one files bankruptcy and has a co-signer will if affect their credit rating?
If the account the cosigner is on is included in the bankruptcy it will appear on their credit report. In most cases the cosigner will not be relieved of the debt when the primary holder files for bankruptcy. The creditor(s) can then pursue the cosigner for the collection of money owed.
What happens to a cosigner of a car loan when the primary loan holder files bankruptcy and the loan is discharged and they do a voluntary repossession?
They can still come after the cosigner, and it will still reflect poorly on your cosigner's credit history. You have been absolved of the debt, not your cosigner.
What are the rights of a cosigner when the primary filed bankruptcy then didnt pay the bankruptcy so the bankruptcy was dismissed?
As a cosigner, you are not at all protected if the primary signer files for bankruptcy. In many cases, filing for bankruptcy relieves the primary signer on the loan from his obligations towards the loan, at which point the lender will turn to the cosigner for payment. You'll either have to pay the loan or file for your own bankruptcy (if necessary).Unfortunately, you're stuck with the loan regardless of whether or not the primary signer successfully completes his bankruptcy filling. You may want to contact a bankruptcy lawyer for some additional advice or assistance.
If a cosigner files for bankruptcy does it put the primary signer under bankruptcy too?
No, the primary signer is still liable. But if a loan is not dischargeable, such as a student loan (actually is is extremely hard to discharge), both the primary and co-signer will STILL be liable after the bankruptcy
If cosigner files bankruptcy on car does it wipe out primary signer obligations?
I'm not an attorney, but I seriously doubt it. What sense would that make?
Is the cosigner the only one responsible on the loan?
The primary borrower is responsible for making the payments and adhering to the terms of the lending contract. The cosigner is legally obligated only if the primary borrower defaults on the lending agreement or files bankruptcy (chapter 7).
Dose it hurt your credit if a cosigner files bankruptcy on there car?
If you have co-signed and the primary borrower has defaulted, you will need to step up and pay. If not then it will hurt your credit rating.
Auto Co-signer files bankruptcy does primary have to keep the loan?
The loan becomes at worst like a single-signer loan. You are free to refinance or pay it off. Which you were, anyway. The only entity affected by the bankruptcy of a cosigner on a loan is the lender.
If the primary owner of a car files for bankruptcy and it is discharged and the car is back with the company will the co-signer be liable for the payment?
The cosigner will be the person who will be held responsible for paying any deficiency depending upon when the BK was filed. If the BK was filed under the new bankruptcy reform laws the cosigner can be held responsible for the entire amount of the loan.
Are you responsible for the debt if you are a cardholder if your fathers files bankruptcy and he is the primary cardholder and has paid all bills?
An authorized user, which is all you are - he is the actual card holder - is not responsible for the bill.
Will a cosigner on a mortgage be notified if a borrower files for bankruptcy?
They should be, however if the petitioner does not list, they may not be notified. However, there are ways to verify if a petitioner has filed for bankruptcy.
Can you co sign on a house after bankruptcy?
A person that files for bankruptcy will more than likely have their credit score decline. This will not make them a good candidate for being a cosigner.
