A co-signer is responsible for all provisions of the loan agreement. "Co" means equal. You and the primary borrower are equally responsible for the contract. Find out more at www.dealertricks.com
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What are the legal responsibilities of a cosigner on a lease agreement?
The legal responsibilities of a cosigner on a lease agreement are the same as the tenant without the benefit of tenancy.
What is required of a cosigner of a loan?
Almost anyone can be a loan cosigner, however they must be creditworthy, accept and intimately understand the responsibilities which accompany the role, and meet any of the lender specific requirements.
What are the requirements of an auto cosigner in Indiana?
An auto cosigner, in the state of Indiana, has to meet all of the requirements of the contract. In most cases the cosigner has the same obligations as the primary signer.
Can you replace a cosigner for an apartment with another cosigner?
Yes, you can replace a cosigner for an apartment with another cosigner. However, you need to get the consent of the landlord.
What are the benefits of a cosigner?
A cosigner basically is a guarantor for the repayment of a loan or value and serves as cosigner of the debt. If the debtor fails to make payments or defaults, the cosigner is obligated to pay off the debt. No benefits for the cosigner, but cosigner benefits the debtor.
Does the buyer of a car have to have a job if they have a cosighner and for how long?
if you have a good cosigner then all that matters is their credit and work history... if you renage on the deal they go after the cosigner
If you cosigned a leased car for your daughter and the car and insurance are in her name are you responsible as cosigner for any liability over the covered insurance amount in the event of an accident?
No. Y-THINK-Y * Ordinarily a cosigner would not be liable for anything other than the lending agreement. However, responsibilities incurred by all parties when a vehicle is under lease can be quite different than the purchasing a vehicle. It would be prudent for the cosigner to read the leasing contract very carefully and perhaps seek legal advice if they are unsure of the terms of the contract.
Does a cosigner have to have a job?
No, a cosigner can be retired, or just in good standing with the federal credit bureau. They do not necessarily have to have a job. But the deal with a cosigner is that if the individual they are cosigning for does not pay the bill, the cosigner is responsible for the payment.
If the cosigner for a car loan lives in a different state but cannot travel can the dealer travel to them to get the cosigner forms completed?
U.S.Mail or Fax and a Notary Public is all you need.
If we have bad credit will a cosigner help us get a mortgage?
Yes, a person with bad credit can get a cosigner for a mortgage. The cosigner will have to have excellent credit and must go into the office to sign papers to become a cosigner.
If you are a cosigner in someone's loan for a line of credit and he is at default what can the cosigner do to take his name back?
Nothing. The only option for being remove as a cosigner is to have the original loan refinanced without the cosigner participating.
Do average college freshmen need a cosigner when getting Chase student loans?
Most freshman will in fact need a cosigner for loans. The need of a cosigner is dependent on how much good credit history the student has available. So, if for example the student was in their late 20's and had successfully paid all debt prior they would not need a cosigner.
Can you be sued in case of an accident as cosigner?
No. The only obligation the cosigner has is to the lender.
What are the legal rights of a cosigner on a mortgage?
legal rights of cosigner on mortgage
What makes a legal cosigner?
Capacity and intent of the cosigner to be bound is required.
How can a person get a no money down mortgage if they have bad credit?
This is a very unlikely scenario. Firstly, the individual must attempt to clean up their credit by raising their credit score- or by having a cosigner who is willing to accept all responsibilities of late payments and non-payments.
After cosigning on an auto loan and that car is traded in are you still the cosigner on the new vehicle?
No. You are only cosigner on the one vehicle you signed for. All bets are off once the car is traded.
Does a cosigner have the right to take possession of the car when the primary borrower has made all the payments and has not defaulted on the loan?
No, a cosigner has no legal rights to a vehicle unless his or her name appears on the vehicle title.
As a cosigner can you have a vehicle repossessed without affecting the cosigner credit rating?
Nope.
Do student loans require a cosigner?
No, for the majority of student loans available in the United States you will not need a cosigner. However, for private loans, you will need a cosigner.
Is the cosigner of a vehicle liable if the it gets repossessed?
Yes. That is the point of the lender asking for a cosigner. The cosigner will have a repossession showing on their credit as well as the primary lender.
Does a cosigner have rights to the car even when its paid off?
No, the cosigner will not have rights to the car after its paid off because the purpose of a cosigner is to pay off the notice if you fail to do so. Being a cosigner does not give them to any rights to the car.
Can you get a student loan without a cosigner?
Yes if you are a US Citizen you may get a loan without a cosigner. However, your % will be higher in terms of interest. As a result it is best to have a cosigner.
Can a cosigner take possession of a car if the primary signer is not paying the payments?
Not unless the the cosigner is on the vehicle title. If not on the title the only entitlement the cosigner has is to pay the bill.
The obligation of a cosigner is discharged by?
The obligation of a cosigner is discharged by a borrower securing a loan to the satisfaction of the creditor. Paying off a loan will also discharge the obligation of a cosigner.
