A co-signer is a person who signs an agreement to pay off a loan for someone else if that someone else defaults. Co-signing is a technique often used among family and friends to allow a person with good credit to vouch for a person with new credit or bad credit to get a loan. The presence of a co-signer makes lenders more willing to approve loans f [..]

a person that signs a credit application with another person, agreeing to be equally responsible for the repayment of the loan.

This individual agrees to make payments if the primary borrower defaults. Co-signers are often used when a borrower doesn’t have the credit standing to borrow alone.

A person that signs a credit application along with the purchaser, agreeing to be equally responsible for the repayment of the loan.

Someone who is willing to sign a mortgage loan obligation with the primary signer to become responsible for the obligation if the primary signer defaults on loan. Normally, the cosigner is required to [..]

One who is obligated to repay a mortgage loan should the borrower default but who does not share ownership in the property. See also: co-mortgagor.

Sometimes referred to as a co-buyer, a co-signer is someone who, along with the loan applicant, signs off on the auto loan agreement in order to help the applicant obtain financing. If the main applic [..]

Someone who signs a loan with the borrower and promises to assume the responsibility of repaying the debt in the event that the borrower does not repay it

A co-signer, or cosigner, is one who agrees to take responsibility for a debt if the borrower defaults. A loan applicant who does not qualify for a loan may be able to obtain financing anyway if he ca [..]

someone who signs on a loan as a guarantor for the primary borrower to the application

 Any individual who will assume responsibility on the loan, but who will not take a title interest in the property nor occupy the property.

A person who assumes joint responsibility with the primary borrower for repaying a loan. Federal student loans do not require a co-signer, but many private/alternative loans do. Getting a co-signer with good credit might help a borrower improve the terms of a private loan.

The need for a co-signer varies by type of loan and lender. You may benefit from a creditworthy co-signer if you do not meet the minimum credit criteria. Having a co-signer may increase your chances t [..]

An individual who agrees to pay the amount due and to perform all the agreements stated on a loan or contract if the buyer fails to meet contractual obligations.

(or co-buyer) - Another person who signs your loan and assumes equal responsibility for it.

An individual who signs for another person and is considered responsible for the loan if the primary signer fails to fulfill his or her obligation.

If a Sponsor is unable to demonstrate the financial ability to provide for the essential needs of the Sponsored Person(s) under the Family Sponsorship category, then his or her spouse, common-law part [..]

An individual or party who agrees to assume a debt obligation of a third party in the event the principal borrower defaults on the terms of the loan.

Signer other than the borrower, who assumes responsibility for the loan if the borrower fails to repay it.

Someone who signs a credit agreement along with the borrower who does not receive goods, services or money in return for the obligation. The co-signer is legally obligated to assume responsibility for loan repayment if the borrower doesn’t.

The person who signs on a credit agreement in addition to the primary applicant. This person is legally responsible for repayment of the debt.

An individual who signs the note of another person as support for the credit of the primary signer and who becomes responsible for the obligation. (Also known as a Co-maker.)

A parent or guardian who co-signs a loan application and agrees to be responsible for paying back the loan if the student is unable to.

Many private loans require a prospective borrower obtain a creditworthy co-signer. A co-signer executes a promissory note in tandem with the primary borrower of the loan and assumes all obligations un [..]

Individual who assumes responsibility for a loan if the borrow fails to repay. Student are typically required to have a co-signer when they are applying for a student loan (non-federal loans) from a b [..]

An individual who, by signed a loan promissory note along with the borrower, becomes equally responsible for the loan debt.

Co-signers are just what the name implies.  They co-sign a loan.  If the first borrower on a loan defaults, the co-signer (in most cases) is responsible for repayment on that loan.

A person who signs a promissory note along with the borrower. A co-maker's signature helps to assure that the loan will be repaid. The borrower and the co-maker are jointly responsible for the repayment of the loan.

See Guarantor.