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If the cosigner of your credit card files for bankruptcy will this effect your credit rating as well?
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Yes. It's possible that the financial transaction that the cosigner was involved with (liable for) might also be affected.
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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.
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.
As a cosigner can you have a vehicle repossessed without affecting the cosigner credit rating?
Nope.
Will your credit rating be affected by your partner filing bankruptcy?
If your partner files for bankruptcy and you don't then the bankruptcy will not appear on your credit report. But you will be partly responsible for before bankruptcy filing. Generally filing bankruptcy will affect the credit rating of the individual who filed it.
If you buy a house from someone who has declared bankruptcy how will it affect your credit rating?
==Answer == Not in any way. Your credit rating is only determined by how YOU handle your credit on anything that is in your name.
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.
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.
If the cosigner on a car loan files bankruptcy what will happen to the other persons credit?
The creditor will seek repayment of the car loan from the cosigner. As long as the cosigner pays, their credit will not be affected. However, if they are unable or unwilling to pay, the debt will be pursued like any other bad debt, and it will affect their credit rating.
As a cosigner can you have a vehicle repossessed without affecting the cosigner credit rating?
Nope.
Will your credit rating be affected by your partner filing bankruptcy?
If your partner files for bankruptcy and you don't then the bankruptcy will not appear on your credit report. But you will be partly responsible for before bankruptcy filing. Generally filing bankruptcy will affect the credit rating of the individual who filed it.
What happens to your credit rating when you file bankruptcy?
Credit rating plummets when filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy should be the last resort and one should try everything to not go bankrupt - keep saving as much as possible.
If you buy a house from someone who has declared bankruptcy how will it affect your credit rating?
==Answer == Not in any way. Your credit rating is only determined by how YOU handle your credit on anything that is in your name.
Do you always need a cosigner?
A cosigner is needed when the primary borrower does not, for whatever reason, (age, income, credit rating, etc.) does not qualify for a loan on their own merit.
How do you remove bankruptcy from your credit rating?
The only way to remove a bankruptcy from your credit report is to dispute it to the credit bureaus. The credit bureaus have 30 days under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, to verify your bankruptcy withe the court that filed it or it must be removed from your credit report.
If you and your fiance want to get a joint bank account but he has filed bankruptcy in the past will this affect your credit?
It shouldn't impact your credit rating all. However, his bankruptcy will remain on his credit for up to 10 years. If you get married and try to buy a home for example, then his credit rating will affect both of you.
If you want to take out a loan and are in the process of getting your license will you be able to take out a loan with a cosigner?
You don't need a license to get a loan. Your credit rating will determine whether you need a cosigner or not.
Will opening a new credit card affect your credit rating?
Yes. Any new credit account or loan will effect your rating.
