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My Co-Signer is the Primary Account Holder for my Car Loan - Does this affect my credit?
I recently financed a car purchase, and my father co-signed for me. I received the first bill, to find out that he is listed as the primary account holder with the finance company, although I am the ...
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Should I open a joint credit card account with my girlfriend? She can't get her own card
My girlfriend has been unable to get a credit card because of an outstanding (and, we think, fradulent) debt on her record. We tried to contact the collection agency using the address listed on all ...
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If I co-sign a loan, does it affect my own ability to borrow due to the debt-to-income ratio?
If I co-sign a loan (e.g. for a friend or family member), does it affect my own ability to borrow money due to the debt-to-income ratio?
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What happens if I co-sign a loan and the borrower or debtor dies?
What happens if I co-sign a loan and the borrower or debtor (the person that borrowed the money) dies?
Does the co-signer then assume full liability over the loan, i.e. become the new and sole ...
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Co-signing & dying: What if a loan co-signer dies? Is estate of co-signer liable?
A grim and tragic question perhaps, but I'm curious:
What happens when a person that co-signed on a loan dies? Is the co-signer's estate potentially liable until the loan is paid off, the same as if ...
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Someone asks you to co-sign a loan. How to reject & say “no” nicely or politely?
Hypothetical situation:
A dear friend or family member comes to you and asks you to co-sign for their loan. Let's say the reason they need the money is not a life-or-death type of situation. ...
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If I co-sign on a loan for someone, am I putting up money (is there a cost)?
Does it cost me anything if I co-sign a loan for someone?
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Should you co-sign a personal loan for a friend/family member? Why/why not?
I know someone who was recently asked to co-sign a hefty loan by a family member. I don't know what I'd do if I was put in the same position as the one asked. What are the risks? What are things to ...
