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Can my significant other cosign for a car loan?
Can my boyfriend cosign for my loan? I have terrible credit, but my boyfriend has great credit. I need a car badly and I can't pay cash for one.
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
- good credit
- a decent debt-to-income ratio
- proof of income.
While most experts will contend that a significant other cosigning can lead to problems if you break up, nothing is stopping you.
If you can find a family member to cosign, that’s probably the better move.
If you do have your boyfriend cosign on for your
new car
, just be sure you can trust your partner before signing on the dotted line! Also remember to insure your new car. The free
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