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Who do you contact for a cosigner information to show up on their credit report?
You don't have to contact anyone. The lender will report information on the primary borrower, cosigner, joint owner, guarantor, and other relationships.
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.
Is it possible for me to transfer my car loan to the cosigner?
Transferring a car loan to the cosigner is typically not possible. The loan agreement is usually tied to the original borrower, and the cosigner is responsible for payments only if the borrower defaults. It's best to contact your lender for specific options regarding your loan.
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.
Can a cosigner ask a lender to garnish the wages of the primary borrower?
A lender can't garnish wages; that has to be done by court order. That can be accomplished, but usually only after the lender has made the cosigner responsible for the debt and failed to collect. After all, that's the responsibility of being the cosigner -- to provide payment should the primary borrower fail to pay.
Does a cosigner need to be a relative of the borrower?
If the lender requires it. They don't always, but it is sometimes preferred.
If a primary borrower defaults on a loan and the cosigner sues them will that prevent the lender from being able to take action against the cosigner?
No. The cosigner will still be equally responsible for the debt
Does the cosigner need to be contacted when the owner stops making payments?
Under federal law, I don't believe the lender has any obligation to contact you as soon as the borrower misses a payment. You need to ask the lender to do it, and get this in writing.
What are the requirements for obtaining a loan with a cosigner?
To obtain a loan with a cosigner, the primary borrower typically needs to meet the lender's credit and income requirements. The cosigner must have a good credit score and sufficient income to cover the loan payments if the primary borrower cannot.
Can a co-signer have a negative entry removed from a credit report if the lender failed to notify him that the primary borrower was in default of the loan agreement?
No. There is no legal obligation for the lender to notify the cosigner that the primary borrower is in default.
Is the lender obligated to notify a cosigner if a payment is past due in the State of Wisconsin?
No, the cosigner may be the first one the lender attempts to collect from if the primary borrower defaults. That will probably be the only "warning" one receives.
What are the consequences of signing a car loan when the primary borrower defaults on the payments?
When the primary borrower defaults the cosigner becomes legally responsible for the loan. If the cosigner is not able to pay the loan he or she can also be subject to legal action by the lender and the cosigner's credit score will be seriously affected.
