Both. But in reality, they go after the money. If the primary is broke, doesn't have a job, homeless, whatever, the bank will go after the person with the money. Now aren't you glad that you co-signed? They'll first try to get the primary signer to pay the debt. If he can't, the company will hold the co-signer liable for it. A co-signer is just as legally liable for the debt as the primary signer. You know when it's a good idea to become a co-signer? Never.
It is their legal right to never inform you and simply allow your credit deteriorate. It is your job as the cosigner to make sure the contract is up-to-date.
If you are late on your loan payment and are a cosigner on your daughters car can they repposses the car?
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.
NO, as long as he co-signed the loan, he is standing good for the payment. They can get a judgment against him and garnishee his wages . Dont let that happen to your Dad.Take Care of Your Business.
A cosigner or coowner cannot repossess a vehicle. That is something the leinholder does.
Yes. If the payment is made to the finnance company.
It is their legal right to never inform you and simply allow your credit deteriorate. It is your job as the cosigner to make sure the contract is up-to-date.
If you are late on your loan payment and are a cosigner on your daughters car can they repposses the car?
A cosigner signs the debt agreement and the lender can demand payment from both the debtor and the cosigner. A guarantor does not sign and the lender needs to go through the debtor before demanding payment from a guarantor.
Depends on the company. Average 2-6 months.
If there are two individuals listed on the title of a vehicle as primary and joint, they are both responsible for the payment of the loan. If the primary defaults on the payment, the joint owner is responsible for payment. If both parties default, the vehicle can be repossessed.
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.
Because the cosigner guaranteed the to pay the loan if you do not. You fail to make a payment and the lender will be looking at the cosigner for the payment. You not only have an obligation to the lender who lent you the money but to the cosigner who also signed his name to the loan agreement.
NO, as long as he co-signed the loan, he is standing good for the payment. They can get a judgment against him and garnishee his wages . Dont let that happen to your Dad.Take Care of Your Business.
YES.
A cosigner or coowner cannot repossess a vehicle. That is something the leinholder does.
There is a common misconception that cosigners are not responsible for payment. However, the purpose of a cosigner is to guarantee payment of the loan. The cosigner, comaker, cobuyer, coguarantor or a loan is equally responsible for payment of the debt. So, yes.