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Can a senior cosign for a car loan?

My mom said she'd cosign for my car loan, but she's 70 years old. Does age matter? Could my senior mom still cosign for my car loan?

Eric Schad · Updated on Dec 10, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

That’s so nice that your mom wants to cosign for your

! The good news is that even if she’s a senior, she can still qualify to be your cosigner so long as she:

Has a strong credit score

Has a steady income (usually more than Social Security)

Has a debt-to-income ratio below 43%

If she meets these criteria, she’s likely a strong candidate for a

.

Additionally, you can always reach out to your lender to confirm whether your mother could cosign. Lenders have specific guidelines and requirements, so they can tell you whether it’d be possible or not. If it isn’t, you can always shop around to find another lender who may.

While your mom may help you with car loan approval, you still have to get full coverage auto insurance for the duration of your loan. That’s when you should download the

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