Only if the primary has said s/he will surrender the property in the bankruptcy and/or if the cosigner does not make the payments due.
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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.
Yes, The bankruptcy of the borrower does not protect the co-signer. The bank howevermust obtain a judgment against the co-signer prior to garnishment.
No. The co-signer is fully responsible for paying that mortgage for the life of the mortgage. The bank owns the mortgage and the reasons why the primary borrower needed a co-signer is the reason why the bank wanted another person to promise to pay. It will remain on your credit record as an unpaid mortgage until it is paid off. If the primary borrower fails to make payments the bank will go after the co-signer to pay. It is your debt.No. The co-signer is fully responsible for paying that mortgage for the life of the mortgage. The bank owns the mortgage and the reasons why the primary borrower needed a co-signer is the reason why the bank wanted another person to promise to pay. It will remain on your credit record as an unpaid mortgage until it is paid off. If the primary borrower fails to make payments the bank will go after the co-signer to pay. It is your debt.No. The co-signer is fully responsible for paying that mortgage for the life of the mortgage. The bank owns the mortgage and the reasons why the primary borrower needed a co-signer is the reason why the bank wanted another person to promise to pay. It will remain on your credit record as an unpaid mortgage until it is paid off. If the primary borrower fails to make payments the bank will go after the co-signer to pay. It is your debt.No. The co-signer is fully responsible for paying that mortgage for the life of the mortgage. The bank owns the mortgage and the reasons why the primary borrower needed a co-signer is the reason why the bank wanted another person to promise to pay. It will remain on your credit record as an unpaid mortgage until it is paid off. If the primary borrower fails to make payments the bank will go after the co-signer to pay. It is your debt.
I don't think so. The co-signer is not the registered owner and has no claim to the vehicle. Only the bank or the loan company (which lends the buyer the money and holds the vehicle title until it's paid for) can repossess. The co-signer just guarantees the loan. If the buyer defaults, the bank will come after him to make payments.
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.
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.
Yes they can repossess everything that you got a loan for.
The automobile's title/registration determines the legal owner of the vehicle. Loan documents only concern the signer's legal responsibilities with the bank. If both names are on the title and you as primary are not paying on the loan then it is the responsibility of the co-signer to pay the loan. Since the the co-signer is still co-owner, and they are paying then the co-signer can take the car away. Remember this is affecting the co-signer's credit as well as your credit.
Yes. A co-signer is fully responsible for the debt. If the primary borrower doesn't make the payments it will be reflected on the credit record of both borrowers. If the primary defaults, the bank will go after the co-borrower for payment. That is the purpose of having a co-signer. The co-signer guarantees the debt will be repaid.
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.
As long as the bank is listed as the lienholder on the title and as long as you owe them money and haven't paid they can repossess the car.