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The question is a liitle vague. Can your credit be too bad that even having a co-signer won't help? Not necessarily, as long as the co-signer has excellent credit. The co-signer's credit history overrides the applicant's. Can your credit be too bad that you cannot act as a co-signer? Absolutely.

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How can a co-signer with perfect credit help you get a mortgage loan when you have bad credit?

They sign the papers with you. Basically the lender understands that if you have bad credit, then they will depend on the co-signer to help you out. Otherwise the co-signer will soon have bad credit also.


Can you have a co signer with good credit co sign for a car loan if you have bad credit?

yes


Where can I find a student loan because all my potential cosigners have bad credit?

Find a co-signer with good credit. The whole point of having a co-signer is that their credit history is good enough to cover whatever gaps you have (no credit, poor credit, etc.) No one will grant a loan with a bad co-signer.


How will debt negotiation affect a co-signer on a credit card?

A co-signer is equally responsible for any debt, so whatever negotiation si reached will bind the co-signer as well. Initially, the bad credit is reported only to the primary on the account, but if the co-signer cannot step in and make th payments, his credit history can also be affected. NEVER be a co-signer.


Will the lender check the co-signers credit?

Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.

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How can a co-signer with perfect credit help you get a mortgage loan when you have bad credit?

They sign the papers with you. Basically the lender understands that if you have bad credit, then they will depend on the co-signer to help you out. Otherwise the co-signer will soon have bad credit also.


Can you have a co signer with good credit co sign for a car loan if you have bad credit?

yes


Where can I find a student loan because all my potential cosigners have bad credit?

Find a co-signer with good credit. The whole point of having a co-signer is that their credit history is good enough to cover whatever gaps you have (no credit, poor credit, etc.) No one will grant a loan with a bad co-signer.


Can you get a student bank account with bad credit?

You may be able to get a student bank account with bad credit if you have a co signer. Most student bank accounts require a co signer anyway.


How will debt negotiation affect a co-signer on a credit card?

A co-signer is equally responsible for any debt, so whatever negotiation si reached will bind the co-signer as well. Initially, the bad credit is reported only to the primary on the account, but if the co-signer cannot step in and make th payments, his credit history can also be affected. NEVER be a co-signer.


Will the lender check the co-signers credit?

Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.Yes. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is to guarantee the loan will be paid if the primary borrower fails to pay. Therefore the lender will check the co-signer's credit and the loan will appear as a debt on the co-signer's credit record.


You are underage with bad credit do you need a cosigner?

absolutely, even if you are of age of majority with bad credit, you will still need a co-signer.


How get a loan with a bank with bad credit?

The only way one with bad credit get a loan from a bank is to use a co-signer who has a stronger credit profile.


How can a co signer with perfect credit help you get a mortgage loan when you have bad credit?

The purpose of a co-signer is to guaranty the loan will be repaid. The bank would approve a co-signer with perfect credit but the co-signer should be fully informed that they will guaranty the repayment of the loan. If the borrower with poor credit doesn't pay the co-signer must pay or their perfect credit will be ruined. If the co-signer has no ownership interest in the property they may end up paying for property they don't own.The purpose of a co-signer is to guaranty the loan will be repaid. The bank would approve a co-signer with perfect credit but the co-signer should be fully informed that they will guaranty the repayment of the loan. If the borrower with poor credit doesn't pay the co-signer must pay or their perfect credit will be ruined. If the co-signer has no ownership interest in the property they may end up paying for property they don't own.The purpose of a co-signer is to guaranty the loan will be repaid. The bank would approve a co-signer with perfect credit but the co-signer should be fully informed that they will guaranty the repayment of the loan. If the borrower with poor credit doesn't pay the co-signer must pay or their perfect credit will be ruined. If the co-signer has no ownership interest in the property they may end up paying for property they don't own.The purpose of a co-signer is to guaranty the loan will be repaid. The bank would approve a co-signer with perfect credit but the co-signer should be fully informed that they will guaranty the repayment of the loan. If the borrower with poor credit doesn't pay the co-signer must pay or their perfect credit will be ruined. If the co-signer has no ownership interest in the property they may end up paying for property they don't own.


What is a signor?

A co-signer is a person that will make a promise to pay off another persons debt if they default on it. Many banks, realtors and landlords will require a co-signer if a person has bad credit or has no credit.


Can a co-signer help get a person with bad credit get the same rate that a person with excellent credit gets?

Not likely.


Is there a bad credit finance agency in DallasTexas?

Even with bad credit you can get financing. However, bad credit will require a larger down payment and perhaps even a co-signer with better credit.