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I recently co-signed for a loan for my brother. The dealership not only put me in the primary borrower position (which was a mistake), but since then there have been payment issues. So it has been my phone ringing off the hook.
Even as a co-signer (non primary borrower) I would have been responsible to make the payments in the event the primary borrower did not. I understood that. However, if you are applying for a loan being the co-signer does make a difference rather than being the primary.
Typically, to be a co-signer you will have to prove (by showing the payments being made from a co-borrowers account) that they are making the payments or it will affect your DTI (Debt to Income ratio). Also as the primary YOU will get the calls if there is a late payment - in my case they did not even have the co-borrowers phone number. This really doesn't mean anything except that I had all of the pain for their being late on their payments. My credit has been negatively affected. SO IF you are going to be the primary borrower - be sure that you are willing to make the payments.
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Are a primary borrower and a secondary borrower on a car loan equally responsible for the loan?
Yes, the cosigner/co-borrower has the same legal responsibility to repay the debt/loan as does the primary borrower. If the primary defaults the creditor can attempt to collect from the co-borrower before the primary borrower.
Can you get a mortgage if you have co-signed a loan?
The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.
Does a cosigner have to live at the same address as the primary borrower on a loan?
No. No. A co-signer on a loan does not have to reside at the same residence as the primary borrower. Once the co-signer signs for the primary borrower; he or she is as liable as the primary borrower. As far as where the co-signer resides is up to the company providing the loan proceeds. Example: parent co-signing for a collge loan for their child who lives or attends school in another state.
Does cosigner have to pay back loan if original signer dies?
Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.
Does the cosigner have legal recourse monetary damages when the primary borrower defaults on a vechicle loan?
Does the cosigner have lega recourse monetary damages when the primary borrower defaults on a vechicle loan
Are a primary borrower and a secondary borrower on a car loan equally responsible for the loan?
Yes, the cosigner/co-borrower has the same legal responsibility to repay the debt/loan as does the primary borrower. If the primary defaults the creditor can attempt to collect from the co-borrower before the primary borrower.
How do you get out of being a cosigner on a bike loan?
The loan must be paid off and refinanced in the sole name of the primary borrower. Otherwise you are fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults or wrecks the bike.The loan must be paid off and refinanced in the sole name of the primary borrower. Otherwise you are fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults or wrecks the bike.The loan must be paid off and refinanced in the sole name of the primary borrower. Otherwise you are fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults or wrecks the bike.The loan must be paid off and refinanced in the sole name of the primary borrower. Otherwise you are fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults or wrecks the bike.
Who is held responsible for the loan on a repossessed vehicle?
The borrower. If there was a co-signer, that person is also fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults.The borrower. If there was a co-signer, that person is also fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults.The borrower. If there was a co-signer, that person is also fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults.The borrower. If there was a co-signer, that person is also fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower defaults.
Does the co-signer of a car loan need income?
Yes, since the co-signer is fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes, since the co-signer is fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes, since the co-signer is fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes, since the co-signer is fully responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.
Can you get a mortgage if you have co-signed a loan?
The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.The lender will view the loan you co-signed as your debt since you are fully responsible for paying that loan if the primary borrower defaults.
Does a cosigner have to live at the same address as the primary borrower on a loan?
No. No. A co-signer on a loan does not have to reside at the same residence as the primary borrower. Once the co-signer signs for the primary borrower; he or she is as liable as the primary borrower. As far as where the co-signer resides is up to the company providing the loan proceeds. Example: parent co-signing for a collge loan for their child who lives or attends school in another state.
If there is a primary borrower and co-borrower on an auto loan do both get credit reported?
Yes.
Does the cosigner have legal recourse monetary damages when the primary borrower defaults on a vechicle loan?
Does the cosigner have lega recourse monetary damages when the primary borrower defaults on a vechicle loan
Does cosigner have to pay back loan if original signer dies?
Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.Yes. That's the reason the lender required a co-signer. They are responsible for paying the loan if the primary borrower does not.
Does and outstanding credit card loan that hasn't been paid ruin your chance of co signing for a car loan?
If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.If you have a bad credit report from a loan in default a lender wouldn't want your guaranty that the primary borrower's loan will be paid by you if they default.
What happens if you co signed a student loan and the primary borrower dies?
Their going to come after you to pay the debt. YOU CO-SIGNED! That means in the event that the primary borrower can not or does not pay the loan you are responsible to pay that loan. There is no way around that.
What if that person refuse to refinance the car in there name so the other person can get off the loan?
The co-signer cannot force the primary borrower to refinance. They must wait it out until the loan is paid.The co-signer cannot force the primary borrower to refinance. They must wait it out until the loan is paid.The co-signer cannot force the primary borrower to refinance. They must wait it out until the loan is paid.The co-signer cannot force the primary borrower to refinance. They must wait it out until the loan is paid.
