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Can my grandma cosign on a car loan?
I have the cash to make a down payment on a car, but I don't have enough credit built up to get a loan by myself. Aside from offering me a delectable cherry pie, my grandma said she'd cosign on the loan. Is this possible?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like your Grandma is awesome! So while you’re downing a piece of cherry pie, you might be excited to know that she can cosign for your
car loan
.However, this may come with some difficulties. Before considering her as a cosigner, ask yourself a few questions:
- Is your grandma in good health?
- Does grandma have the money to pay for the car if you default?
- Do you need to burden grandma with financial responsibility?
If she’s still a good candidate, you could have her cosign on the loan. Alternatively, you could find a cheaper car and use the down payment money to pay for a used car in full. Buying a used car with cash will eliminate the need for a cosigner so grandma can go back to doing what grandmas do best: being grandmas.
If you’re shopping around for a used car, make sure to do the same for your car insurance. The
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