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How does the primary borrowers credit get affected if the co-signer pays the entire the loan on a leased car?
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∙ 13y ago
It should have a good effect if its on time.
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When getting a loan with a cosigner does the credit check go off of the cosigners credit or the borrowers credit?
The credit of the primary borrower(s) and the cosigner(s) are equally affected (positively or negatively) and both are subject to the credit history check and evaluation.
What does a cosigner have to to have?
A cosigner must have good credit, a reliable income and the willingness to sign for another individual. Cosigners help primary borrowers build a good credit history, along with on-time payments.
If your a cosigner and want to remove your name before the loan is paid off will this affect your credit in any way?
A cosigner cannot simply remove their name from the contract. The cosigner is obligated equally with the primary borrower until the loan is paid. A cosigner's credit history will be affected, hopefully in a positive way.
How is a primary borrower's credit affected if he or she defaults on a loan but the cosigner pays the loan?
The defaulted debt will become a negative entry on the primary borrower's credit history and will remain for the required 7 years.
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.
Is the cosigner's credit affected if the primary borrower defaults on a car loan?
It can be depending upon the course of action the lender chooses to take.
Will a cosigner's credit be affected if they cosign for someone who has a bad credit score because of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
The cosigner's credit will only be affected if the person that they cosign for defaults on the loan. The bankruptcy will not affect the cosigners credit.
Does the credit of the cosigner gets affected if car is not paid?
Oh yes it does. That person put their credit on the line when they signed the contract making me a cosigner.
Is a cosigner on a credit card responsible after the primary dies?
Yes.
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.
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 the cosigner of your credit card files for bankruptcy will this effect your credit rating as well?
Yes. It's possible that the financial transaction that the cosigner was involved with (liable for) might also be affected.
