A guarantor is essentially the same
thing as a cosigner and is most commonly seen when a parent or guardian acts as a guarantor for their college - aged child when they are attempting to obtain a student credit card but do not have substantial proof of income required for approval.
And as such, a late payment by the borrower is essentially the same
thing as the cosigner making a late payment in the eyes of the credit bureau.
Not exact matches
The most important
thing is to get everything in writing so that you are clear on the process
as well
as the requirements for
cosigner release.
Other
things that can cause a default include a
cosigner entering bankruptcy, or you
as the main borrower filing for bankruptcy or defaulting on another loan you're responsible for.
In what's probably the No. 1 most important
thing to know before you cosign: In most cases, both the student applying for the loan and the
cosigner are responsible for repayment for
as long
as there's a loan balance to repay.
Things such
as funeral costs and jointly held debt (such
as a
cosigner on a loan) are just a few of the costs that you'll need to consider in the event you were to unexpectedly die.