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Would you co-sign for this loan

Discussion in 'Money Talk$' started by Salty, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Salty

    Salty 20,000 Posts Club
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    We know the Bible says we normally should not co-sign, but what about a spouse. Is it alright to co-sign for a husband or wife?:wavey:
     
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    Yes. As husband and wife, you are united. No matter what, if either spouse takes out a loan, both of you are responsible for it. You might as well get the benefits of a joint application.
     
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    There is debate about whether someone is prohibited from cosigning another's loan (guaranteeing another's debts). Taken literally, you're right...you'd be barred from doing so because your spouse is another person. But Stefan is right IMHO. I see no reason not to jointly have credit with your spouse, although I'm not sure what is meant by the "benefit"
     
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    Why would you need to co sign for a spouse's loan?
     
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    Saggy, I think in some cases there must be a co-signer "just in case." That way if the main person doesn't pay up, the bank can collect from the co-signer.
     
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    I know what a co signer is, and it isn't good process to co sign for anyone.

    My question is why would you need to co sign for a spouse's loan? Usually they are borrowing together or one or the other borrows.
     
  7. ReformedBaptist

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    Yes. We file our taxes, Married Filing Jointly. We share all things and are one in our finances. Our ability to repay the loan is a joint effort. But like you said, why would there be a need to co-sign? Either the loan is in one spouse's name or its held jointly. If my wife were trying to purchase a car with a loan, and the lender would not approve the loan unless I co-signed, I would have to understand why we were putting the car in her name. If it were for the purpose of building her credit score, I would co-sign the loan...basically because I would be making the payment anyway. hahahaha.
     
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  8. billwald

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    There apparently are tax advantages for the widow/widower if the couple maintained separate savings and checking accounts. This can remove several thousands from the taxable estate. I am not qualified to give details but was just talking to a tax CPA about estate planning.

    He also noted that inheratences (SP?) and gifts are NOT community property unless the couple co-mingles the asset in one account.

    Further, my cast iron frying pan is NOT community property.
     
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