Questions about Co-Signers & Co-Buyers
When someone co-signs for a car loan they are obilated to pay if the primary buyer defaults on the loan. Typically parents, mom and dad, cosign for thier childs first car loan. A cosigner, however, does not have to be related. They can be a friend or associate, in fact, co-signers can live out of state. A cosigner can help you either get an approval or get a better approval. If the cosigners credit score is high enough the finance company may offer a better rate or extended term. When the lender looks at your ability to repay the loan they will not consider the income of the co-signer. It other words they will not add your income with the co-signers.With a co-buyer the incomes are added together. Typically, co-buyers live at the same address and must be a relative or the spouse of the primary buyer.
