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Does a cosigner have any recourse if a vehicle was repossessed and sold without them ever being informed?
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∙ 18y ago
Go to the lending institution, explain the situation and offer to take care of the remaining part of the debt. Banks don't like to be left with a loss when they repo a vehicle and the auction sales price does not cover the loan amount. Sometimes you can demonstrate your responsibility if you take care of their loss or even a part of it. Remember that you were the loan underwriter and as such you are responsible for the loan if the primary borrower failed to pay. That is the sad part of cosigning, the cosigners often get stuck with the remainder of a bad debt. Paying it off is often your only option if you want to protect your credit. You'll have to give them something if they are to be motivated to NOT file against your credit. I agree with the previous, but if your question is do you have the right to...something (I guess getting the car back?)...because you say the lender didn't inform you of primarys default. Probably not. As above notes, your the cosigner and it's your responsibility. Albeit the loan may have certain "rights to correct" terms. But what exactly would you want (that is possible)...compensation because the one you cosigned for defaulted? More than that I'll wager the bank attempted to contact you. Are you sure the address/phone on the paperwork for you isn't the same as the primary, who may have not wanted you to know what the bank was calling about?
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As a cosigner can you have a vehicle repossessed without affecting the cosigner credit rating?
Nope.
Is the cosigner of a vehicle liable if the it gets repossessed?
Yes, the cosigner is typically liable for the vehicle if the primary borrower defaults and the vehicle is repossessed. The cosigner is equally responsible for the loan and may be pursued for any outstanding debts, fees, or deficiencies resulting from the repossession. It's important for cosigners to understand their obligations before agreeing to cosign a loan.
If you are a cosigner on a vehicle and the other person gets the vehicle repossessed then files for bancruptcy what happens to the cosigner?
you are still liable for that loan. the lender may decide to not accept the bankruptcy charge and go after you for the money.
What happens if one co-buyer of a vehicle lets the car get repossessed and moves abroad without paying the deficiency?
The other co-owner or cosigner will be responsible for the debt.
Is a cosigner liable for the balance of a repossessed vehicle if the loan company auctioned it without notifying them?
READ your contract you signed. Call a local attorney for state specific legal advice.
Can a disabled person's vehicle be repossessed in Florida?
A disabled person's vehicle can be repossessed just as any other person's vehicle can be repossessed. You must make all payments on your vehicle if you want to keep it.
Can a cosigner coowner repossess a vehicle if the primary has not defaulted payment on the loan?
A cosigner or coowner cannot repossess a vehicle. That is something the leinholder does.
If the cosigner has had possession of vehicle 15 months paying the payments does the primary have the right to the vehicle?
will primary on a auto loan have right to the vehicle if cosigner has been paying loan for 15 months and has possession of vehicle will primary on a auto loan have right to the vehicle if cosigner has been paying loan for 15 months and has possession of vehicle
Can a cosigner in California take possession of a vehicle if the primary borrower is not making the payments in Georgia?
Only if the cosigner is also named on the vehicle title.
Can your vehicle be repossessed if you are awaiting to be paid by the federal government?
It depends on you locatily, but in general, yes, if you are behind on your payment, your vehicle can be repossessed.
Can a bank repossess if the borrower defaults and there is a cosigner on the vehicle?
The cosigner becomes the target next. If you default, it is up to the cosigner to pay the bill or both of your credits are ruined and the bank takes their usual steps to repossess a vehicle.
Is it typical for the bank not to notify you of repossession?
They would normally send you statements reminding you that your balance is past due, and the vehicle could be repossessed if the matter isn't settled. The creditor normally won't inform you of when the order for repossession actually is sent out, and you won't normally be informed that your vehicle is being repossessed until the repo man shows up to claim it.
