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A co-signer is an additional person who signs a loan/mortgage you have taken out as a precaution for the bank or lender. Depending on the situation, if you have bad credit or not enough credit history the lender may require a co-signer.

The function of the co-signer is to pay the loan/mortgage in the event that the original person who took out the loan is unable to make the payments. Usually, the bank is looking for a co-signer with good credit as a back-up in case the loan is not paid.

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Is the cosigner responsible for other debts beside the item such as house rental he has cosigned for?

A cosigner is only responsible for the items that he has cosigned for.


If you refinance the house after a year can you take the cosigner off the mortgage loan?

Yes.


Can the cosigner sell the house if his name is not on the deed and the primary borrower has missed 3 payments?

No. If you are not on the deed, you can't sell the property. The only "right" you have as a cosigner is the obligation to make the payments.


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.


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.


Can you have a cosigner for CareCredit?

Yes, you can have a cosigner for CareCredit.


What happens if you are a cosigner on a house that is being foreclosed on?

The foreclosure will affect your credit record. You are fully responsible for paying the loan.


Is Cosigner Finder a legitimate service for finding a cosigner?

Yes, Cosigner Finder is a legitimate service that helps individuals find a cosigner for loans or other financial agreements.


What are the benefits of cosigning?

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.


What responsibilities does the cosigner have when agreeing to be a cosigner on a loan?

When agreeing to be a cosigner on a loan, the cosigner takes on the responsibility of repaying the loan if the primary borrower fails to do so. This means the cosigner is legally obligated to make payments on the loan if the borrower cannot.


Can a cosigner let a lender foreclose on a house instead of making payments when the primary borrower has defaulted?

Yes, but the cosigner will still be legally responsible for any outstanding fees, penalties, deficiencies and so forth that may occur due to the foreclosure. The cosigner's credit will also be significantly damaged by the foreclosure and any other action by the lender.


Can I apply for CareCredit with a cosigner?

Yes, you can apply for CareCredit with a cosigner.