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If the cosigner files bankruptcy and claims the debt of the cosigned loan is the cosigner relieved of the cosigned debt?
Unfortunately, no. For all co-signed debts, both signers are liable for repayment of the debt. When one party has their obligation discharged by bankruptcy, the remaining debtor becomes 100% liable for repayment of the balance.
If you cosign for a car loan can you be sued successfully?
Yes. If the signer defaults on the loan, then you, as the cosigner, would be liable.
If a lender does not provide a cosigner agreement am I still liable for the loan?
# I have never had to provide a cosigner agreement to someone who is cosigning a loan. I am talking about Tx, NY. and Kentucky. If you signed the same promissory note with the other person, then you are both responsible! CORRECTION: If you are speaking of the Notice to Cosigner below: Notice to Cosigner You are being asked to guarantee this debt. Think carefully before you do. If the borrower doesn't pay the debt, you will have to. Be sure you can afford to pay if you have to, and that you want to accept this responsibility. It is against the FTC rules and against the law not to provide have have a potential cosigner sign.
If a cosigner is forced to make payments on the loan because the borrower has defaulted can the car be confiscated from the borrower by the cosigner?
No. The car is not your property, nor do you have legal authority to sieze property. It would be considered grand theft. As a co-signer, you agreed to be just as legally liable for the debt as the borrower. That's why it's a good idea to NEVER co-sign ANYTHING.
Is the spouse of a deceased cosigner responsible for the debt?
The ESTATE is responsible.
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.
If the cosigner files bankruptcy and claims the debt of the cosigned loan is the cosigner relieved of the cosigned debt?
Unfortunately, no. For all co-signed debts, both signers are liable for repayment of the debt. When one party has their obligation discharged by bankruptcy, the remaining debtor becomes 100% liable for repayment of the balance.
Is a cosigner liable for a death if the car has no insurance?
No, a co signor would not be liable. A co-buyer would be liable.
You were just wondering if a Cosigner responsible for tax on a cancellation of debt for taxes1099C?
No, I don't think you would ever be responsible for their taxes. You may be liable for their debt though... agreeably a different matter.
Is child liable for a deceased parent's debt?
As long as the child is not a cosigner on the debt, the child is not responsible for parent's debt. The parent's estate would be responsible for the debt. Technically this could reduce the inheritance the child receives, but it is not the responsibility of the child.
Are parents responsible for adult child's debt to an attorney?
Very generally speaking, in the U.S. a person is not liable for any other person's debt, unless that person is a cosigner on a loan or something.
Can a mortgage company place a lien on a cosigner's home?
You bet they can. The co-signor is just as legally liable for the debt as the first signor. Yes. A cosigner is usually equally obligated for the loan, so anything they can do to one signer they can do to the other.
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.
If you cosign for a car loan can you be sued successfully?
Yes. If the signer defaults on the loan, then you, as the cosigner, would be liable.
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.
Is the estate liable for the debt on a surviorship deed?
The estate is liable for the obligations of the deceased. They would have to settle the debts.
If a lender does not provide a cosigner agreement am I still liable for the loan?
# I have never had to provide a cosigner agreement to someone who is cosigning a loan. I am talking about Tx, NY. and Kentucky. If you signed the same promissory note with the other person, then you are both responsible! CORRECTION: If you are speaking of the Notice to Cosigner below: Notice to Cosigner You are being asked to guarantee this debt. Think carefully before you do. If the borrower doesn't pay the debt, you will have to. Be sure you can afford to pay if you have to, and that you want to accept this responsibility. It is against the FTC rules and against the law not to provide have have a potential cosigner sign.
