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Yes, a cosigner can be held legally responsible and sued for a car accident involving the primary borrower, as they are equally liable for the loan and any related incidents.

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Can a cosigner remove the primary borrower from a loan agreement?

No, a cosigner cannot remove the primary borrower from a loan agreement. The primary borrower is responsible for the loan, and the cosigner is only responsible if the primary borrower fails to pay.


Can you sign a Waiver of Insurance that means the cosigner is not responsible if you are in an accident?

It's not necessary for a waiver as the co-signer would not be responsible. A co-signer is only responsible for repayment of the loan, if the primary borrower defaults.


Is a cosigner on a car liable if the primary borrower is at fault in an accident?

No. A cosigner's only obligation is the debt incurred by signing the lending agreement.


Is there a way for the cosigner to be removed as cosigner if primary owner defaults?

No. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is that in the case of a default by the primary borrower, the cosigner has agreed to be fully responsible for the loan. Therefore, if the borrower defaults, that's what you're there for if you're the cosigner.


Can you explain how having a cosigner works?

Having a cosigner means that someone with a good credit history agrees to be responsible for a loan if the primary borrower cannot pay. This can help the borrower qualify for a loan or get better terms, but it also puts the cosigner at risk if the borrower defaults.


Is the cosigner the only one responsible on the loan?

The primary borrower is responsible for making the payments and adhering to the terms of the lending contract. The cosigner is legally obligated only if the primary borrower defaults on the lending agreement or files bankruptcy (chapter 7).


What if the primary borrower files bankruptcy is the cosigner still responsible for making payments on the vehicle Can the co-signer take their name off the vehicle?

A Co-signer is always responsible for the item unless the primary borrower refinances and removes the co-signer. Unfortunately if the primary borrower filed bankrupcy it doesn't seem likely they will be able to refinance. Yes. Cosigner means that if for ANY reason the main borrower cannot pay, cosigner will be responsible to pay.


If a primary borrower defaults on a loan and the cosigner sues them will that prevent the lender from being able to take action against the cosigner?

No. The cosigner will still be equally responsible for the debt


Can a HELOC be obtained with a cosigner?

Yes, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be obtained with a cosigner. The cosigner is equally responsible for repaying the loan if the primary borrower defaults.


Can you have a cosigner on a home equity loan?

Yes, it is possible to have a cosigner on a home equity loan. The cosigner agrees to be responsible for the loan if the primary borrower fails to make payments.


Can a cosigner take over a car loan if the primary borrower is unable to make payments?

Yes, a cosigner can take over a car loan if the primary borrower is unable to make payments. This means the cosigner becomes responsible for making the payments on the loan.


If you are a co-borrower not a cosigner are you responsible for repayment of the loan?

Yes, a co-borrower is as responsible for a debt as is the primary borrower. The main difference between co-buyers and cosigners is that a cosigner generally does not have any claims to the property in question but bears the responsibility of repaying the debt should the primary borrowers default on the agreement.