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No, they are not the same.

The Applicant is the person applying for the loan.

In the case of a Business Partner or being married in Community-Of-Property, the other person involved will be the co-signer

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Q: Is the applicant and co signer the same thing on a bank loan?
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If you had a co-signer for a truck loan in 2002 for which the bank held the title is it legal for the co-signer to repossess the truck after paying off the loan when you defaulted in 2005?

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Can a spouse get a mortgage and have a co-signer?

Yes. Banks require a co-signer to guarantee the loan will be paid. A co-signer is in the bank's interest. If the primary borrower doesn't pay the co-signer will be held responsible since they have guaranteed the loan repayment.


Can a spouse get a mortgage and have a co signer?

Yes. Banks require a co-signer to guarantee the loan will be paid. A co-signer is in the bank's interest. If the primary borrower doesn't pay the co-signer will be held responsible since they have guaranteed the loan repayment.


Can you get a bank loan if you are 17?

Depending on the state. Most states require to be 18 but it is possible for you to get a loan but with a co-signer


How get a loan with a bank with bad credit?

The only way one with bad credit get a loan from a bank is to use a co-signer who has a stronger credit profile.


Is the co-signer and co-buyer the same thing on a bank application?

Co-buyer = Name is on the title and has rights to the property. The lender will PROBABLY insist that this person also sign the loan as a co-signer or joint borrower. Co-signer = Name is on the loan and is obligated to make the payments if the primary borrower does not. This gives you NO rights to the property.


Can a cosigner be taken off the loan if the primary applicant dies?

Generally, no. The co-signer would become solely responsible for paying the loan.Generally, no. The co-signer would become solely responsible for paying the loan.Generally, no. The co-signer would become solely responsible for paying the loan.Generally, no. The co-signer would become solely responsible for paying the loan.


How do you get a co signer off your loan if you have bad credit?

The options are limited. You must pay it off or refinance. You would have to get the bank to agree to a refinance with only you as the signer, if you qualify. Banks rarely remove a co-signer from obligations under a mortgage.


Can a co-signer ask the bank to repossess the property covered by the loan?

No. Repossessions are costly. The bank will simply require the co-signer to pay the loan if the primary borrower is in default. If there is a default it will be reported on the credit records of both persons.No. Repossessions are costly. The bank will simply require the co-signer to pay the loan if the primary borrower is in default. If there is a default it will be reported on the credit records of both persons.No. Repossessions are costly. The bank will simply require the co-signer to pay the loan if the primary borrower is in default. If there is a default it will be reported on the credit records of both persons.No. Repossessions are costly. The bank will simply require the co-signer to pay the loan if the primary borrower is in default. If there is a default it will be reported on the credit records of both persons.


If the original applicant of a loan is deceased is the co-signer liable?

All day, every day. That's why the lender required a co-signor.


How is the co signer affected if the primary borrower defaults on a home equity loan?

The bank providing the loan will go after both the primary borrower and the co-signer to get the loan paid back. If the co-signer has more assets/is more liquid than the primary borrower, the bank may just focus on the co-signer as both parties (the co-signer and primary borrower) have full responsibility for the debt regardless of who benefited from the cash.