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Detailed explanation-1: -When you cosign a loan, you agree to guarantee someone else’s debt. But you don’t get any title, ownership, or other rights to the property the loan is paying for. You’re there only to repay the debt if the main borrower falls behind on the payments or defaults.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you cosign a debt and the borrower doesn’t pay, in most every case you will be responsible for the entire debt. And, the lender does not have to try to collect from the borrower. It can look to you even if it might be possible for it to collect from the borrower.

Detailed explanation-3: -If the borrower does not repay the loan, you may be forced to repay the whole amount of the loan, plus interest and any late fees that have accrued. With most cosigned loans, the lender is not required to pursue the main borrower first, but can request payment from the cosigner any time there is a missed payment.

Detailed explanation-4: -A cosigner on a loan is legally responsible for the debt if the primary borrower defaults. Cosigning a loan will show up on your credit report and can impact your credit score if the primary borrower pays late or defaults. Cosigners may sign for student loans, personal loans, credit cards, and even mortgages.

Detailed explanation-5: -The co-signer is obligated to pay any missed payments and even the full amount of the loan if the borrower doesn’t pay. The co-signer’s credit also can be harmed if the borrower is late making payments. Having a co-signer on your loan gives your lender additional assurance that the loan will be repaid.