08/10/2019
My son needs a car for his daily commute. Is it wise to cosign a car loan for my son? Will it affect my credit score? – A Doting Father
Are you someone like Doting Father? Are you thinking about cosigning a loan for your son, daughter, brother, cousin or any other member of the family? You are not alone. Approximately 1 in 6 U.S. adults have cosigned a mortgage, loan, credit card or more. According to a poll by CreditCards.com, car loans accounted for a major chunk of total cosigning in USA. 51 percent of respondents have cosigned a car loan to a family member or a friend. A majority of parents will cosign for their children so that they can qualify for a loan....
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One of the most common questions that we often get is whether it is the right decision to become a cosigner for someone, especially if it is a family member. We'll break it down for you. Understand the risks of becoming a cosigner and how you can maintain your robust financial health.