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Latest Posts in Cosigner Issues

How Cosigned Loans Can Wreck Your DTI and Credit Score

Cosigned loans present major problems even if the borrower never misses a payment.

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The Best-Case Scenario for Student Loan Cosigners

I cosigned a student loan for my brother. Even though things went perfectly, there were still some hardships caused by cosigning.

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The Co-Signer Release Myth Exposed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Lenders love to advertise co-signer release programs. CFPB research shows getting approved for a release is really difficult. However, their are ways around this issue.

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Can’t pay your student loans? Here is what you should tell your cosigner.

Telling your cosigner you can’t afford your student loan payments is scary. Not telling them and missing a payment is much worse.

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What is a Student Loan Co-Borrower?

A co-borrower is technically different from a cosigner. Learn the key differences, similarities and responsibilities as they apply to student loans.

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My Cosigner Died… What Happens to My Student Loan?

A student loan cosigner dying can lead to some issues for the borrower. Fortunately, shady lender tactics can often be avoided.

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Tip for Married Couples: Don’t Cosign Loans

Cosigning loans with your spouse may seem harmless, but doing so can be a huge financial mistake with lasting consequences.

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When Student Loan Borrowers and Their Cosigners Need Life Insurance

Life insurance is essential for many student loan cosigners.

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How to Find a Student Loan Cosigner

Cosigning is a major risk, which makes it hard to find the right person with a great credit score and steady income.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements