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What if 18 year old cosigner for an auto files bankruptcy when buyer defaults - Oklahoma?
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Both have a problem and the car will be picked up by the bank.
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Does co-buyer mean the same as co-signer or is it just to show how much income is in the home?
No. A co-buyer owns part of the property, how much a portion depends on how the title is worded. A cosigner is pledging equal responsibiliy for the debt if the primary borrower defaults on the loan. Even if the primary borrower declares bankruptcy the cosigner might still be responsible for a portion or all of the debt.
Does a cosigner have any legal rights to sell your house if there has never been a missed payment or late payment?
No, a cosigner has no legal rights to the property unless their name is on the title or deed. A cosigner is accepting the responsibility of the debt if the primary borrower defaults; a co-buyer/borrower is a different matter entirely.
Is it better for a person considering cosigning on an auto loan to be a co-buyer versus cosigner?
Yes, because then they have a vested interest in the property, whereas a cosigner usually has no legal rights to the vehicle and is only agreeing to assume the debt if the primary borrower defaults on the contract.
Is the co buyer obligated to pay the loan if the buyer defaults?
Yes
Is the co-buyer obligated to pay the loan if the buyer defaults?
Yes
Who has to have insurance on the car the cosigner or the buyer?
You insure a vehicle. The buyer. The only thing the cosigner is responsible for is paying the bank back the money it loaned if the buyer doesn't. The principal driver of the vehicle who should also be the buyer.
Upon signing a contract where it says Primary Buyer and Co-Buyer where is a Co-Signer supposed to sign?
Cobuyer, cosigner, they are the same thing. Wherever you sign as co-signer you should be aware that if the primary borrower defaults on payments you will be held equally responsible for paying the loan.
What recourse does seller have if buyer defaults contract?
You should review the terms set forth in the contract to determine your rights. Generally the deposit is forfeited when the buyer defaults.
Can you sign car that has a loan on it to the primary buyer and not be responsible for it if he defaults?
If you are the co signer, then it is automatically your responsibility if he defaults
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
What is the co-buyer's responsibility if the primary files bankruptcy?
If an individual is a co-signer on a loan in which the primary buyer defaults, the co-signer is then responsible for the remaining payments of the loan. It is important to know the financial strength of an individual before co-signing for them, as their default could lead to many financial issues for the co-signer.
Does the cosigner on a mortgage need to be on the purchase and sale so the seller is aware of a cosigner?
That is an issue between the mortgage company, the buyer and the cosigner. The seller's only worry is selling the property and getting paid.
