Cosigning For a Car

If you’re looking to buy a vehicle with less-than-ideal credit, having a reliable cosigner can make all the difference. Here are a few tips for finding a qualified cosigner to help you get approved for your next vehicle.

Tip #1: Find a Cosigner with a “Thick File”

For lenders to feel comfortable approving you, not just any old cosigner will do. Lenders or banks will often require you to find a cosigner who’s been around the block a few times and have a thick file to prove it. This person should be in the system for a long period of time, at least 5 to 7 years.

Tip #2: Find a Reliable Cosigner

A part of being a cosigner with a thick file means they’ve successfully held and paid off loans in the past. They should have a credit score above 750, have past and current car loans, mortgages, credit cards, etc., that they’ve paid consistently, and keep a low credit card balance.

Tip #3: Find a Cosigner Who Lives in the Same Household

While not always a requirement, some lenders prefer that your cosigner lives in the same household. If not, the cosigner may have to appear first on the loan. However, this won’t impact your loan any differently and will still allow you the benefit of better terms and rates than if you got approved without one.

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