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If the co-signer dies the surviving borrower is responsible for paying the loan.

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Q: What happens if you are a borrower and the co-signer dies?
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What happens to your cosigner if the borrower defaults on private loans?

The creditor wil try to get the debt from the cosigner as well.


If the primary borrower dies is the cosigner now resonsible for the loan?

Yes, unless the loan is settled by the estate.


If the cosigner of a home loan dies will the bank go after his estate for repayment?

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Is there a difference between co-borrower and co-signer?

Investopedia Says:A co-borrower is different that a cosigner in that a cosigner takes responsibility for the debt should the borrower default, but does not have ownership in the property


Who pays loan on joint account when only one signed for the loan then dies?

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What happens if you co-signed a car loan and the primary borrower dies?

You are still respnsible for paying should the borrower die.


Does a cosigner have to replay a federal student loan if the student dies?

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Is there a way for the cosigner to be removed as cosigner if primary owner defaults?

No. The purpose of requiring a co-signer is that in the case of a default by the primary borrower, the cosigner has agreed to be fully responsible for the loan. Therefore, if the borrower defaults, that's what you're there for if you're the cosigner.


Does the lender have to notify you as a cosigner if the primary borrower fails to make a payment?

No, but if the borrower misses enough payments, the cosigner will start getting collection calls as well.


If a borrower signed a loan for a cosigner is there a way the loan can be changed into the cosigner's name without refinancing?

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What can a 70-year-old cosigner on a car loan be held responsible for if the loan is found in default?

The cosigner has the same legal obligations to repay the debt as does the primary borrower. If the primary borrower defaults, the lender can begin proceedings to collect the full amount owed plus applicable fees from the cosigner. A cosigner can be sued just as can the primary borrower. And if the primary borrower claims bankrutpcy, the cosigner will still get "stuck" with the debt. The credit report of the cosigner will be equally affected, either in a positive or negative way, depending upon the circumstances.