When someone co-signs, they are basically just agreeing to making the payments when the signer can not. * Any legal rights that a cosigner or a co-buyer(borrower) have depend upon whether or not their name is on the title to the vehicle.
A cosigner is someone who agrees to pay back the loan if the primary borrower cannot, while a cobuyer is someone who shares ownership of the purchased item and is equally responsible for the loan payments.
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It wouldn't be a repossession, but if he has had to make the payments, he could sue the primary borrower and might get possession from the court.
NO. Cosigning means the person is promising to be responsible for the debt if the primary borrower defaults.
Only if the cosigner is also named on the vehicle title.
The only way that a co-signer can take possession of the vehicle is if they are listed on the title as a co-owner. Even if they are a co-owner, they cannot just take the vehicle. They would need to sue the primary borrower in court to gain possession.
Cobuyer, cosigner, they are the same thing. Wherever you sign as co-signer you should be aware that if the primary borrower defaults on payments you will be held equally responsible for paying the loan.
Only if your name is on the title, and only if the primary borrower defaults and the vehicle is subject to being repossessed by the lender.
No, a cosigner cannot become the primary borrower on a loan. The cosigner's role is to provide a guarantee for the loan in case the primary borrower fails to make payments.
No, a cosigner has no legal rights to a vehicle unless his or her name appears on the vehicle title.
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.