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Editorial Policy & Integrity PactA co-signer is a secondary individual who legally signs a loan agreement alongside the primary borrower, guaranteeing to pay the debt if the primary borrower defaults.
Adding a co-signer with excellent credit to your application drastically reduces the algorithm's perceived risk, potentially lowering your APR and increasing your approval odds.
Yes. The loan appears on both individuals' credit reports. If a payment is missed, both the primary borrower and the co-signer will suffer credit damage.
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