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Is a cosigner on a car liable if the primary borrower is at fault in an accident?
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No. A cosigner's only obligation is the debt incurred by signing the lending agreement.
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Does the cosigner have to live with you?
. Generally, no. A co-signer on a loan does not have to reside at the same residence as the primary borrower. Once the co-signer signs for the primary borrower; he or she is as liable as the primary borrower. It should be noted that some lenders may have their own requirement that the co-signer live at the same address as the primary borrower.
Does a bad loan affect the cosigner?
Yes. That is the whole purpose of having a co-signer. They are liable for repaying the loan if the primary borrower defaults.
Does a cosigner have to live at the same address as the primary borrower on a loan?
No. No. A co-signer on a loan does not have to reside at the same residence as the primary borrower. Once the co-signer signs for the primary borrower; he or she is as liable as the primary borrower. As far as where the co-signer resides is up to the company providing the loan proceeds. Example: parent co-signing for a collge loan for their child who lives or attends school in another state.
Can a cosigner sue for the debt incurred as a result of the primary borrower filing bankruptcy.?
No * In most cases, yes. Secured debts such as a vehicle are not dischargeable in BK. Therefore, the primary borrower is only temporarily avoiding action by the lender. If the cosigner is held responsible for the default he or she may sue the primary borrwer for damages incurred. ==ans == Yet another take: The cosigner is a co-borrower. By the primary defaulting he actually gets no more debt than he already had and agreed to be liable for. Whether he would have a claim for paying having to pay the debt he agreed to be liable for before the BK, instead of the primary, would depend on the (hopefully written) agreement between those two parties. While unlikely, it is possible that is noted in the loan document.
Is the cosigner of a vehicle liable if the it gets repossessed?
Yes. That is the point of the lender asking for a cosigner. The cosigner will have a repossession showing on their credit as well as the primary lender.
Is a cosigner liable for an automotive repossession in Michigan?
When you cosign for an automobile purchase you are typically liable for an automobile repossession in Michigan. The reason why is because you are responsible for car payments as a cosigner if the primary debtor cannot pay.
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 a student loan valid if the person whose name it was put in was actually the cosigner and not the student?
The parent borrower of a PLUS loan sometimes thinks they are the cosigner, when they are actually the non-student borrower. This misconception would not exist if they had actually read the loan agreement, and they are still severally liable for the keeping their part of the contract.Being the student or not being the student does not necessarily determine whether or not you're a "cosigner" or a borrower, you need to read and understand what you're signing.
If a cosigner files for bankruptcy does it put the primary signer under bankruptcy too?
No, the primary signer is still liable. But if a loan is not dischargeable, such as a student loan (actually is is extremely hard to discharge), both the primary and co-signer will STILL be liable after the bankruptcy
What is the borrower failed to pay is co borrower liable for it?
Yes. Completely.
What can a cosigner do when the car was involved in an accident and he was not the driver?
I've seen enough 'Judge Judy' episodes to almost recite her exactly... Anyone who cosigns for something - is equally liable for any costs. Although they were not responsible for the actual accident - the other party can sue each cosigner for the cost of repairing the damages.The cosigner who was not driving - would then have to sue the driver to recover their money.
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.
