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I was recently divorced and my ex-husband has an auto loan and my name is still on the debt, how do I go about that debt NOT affecting my credit score anymore?
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1 year ago
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The only way to remove yourself as a co-signer on this loan is for your husband to refinance the car under his name alone. This new loan will replace the old loan and you will no longer be liable as a co-signer. But in the meantime, any actions - including default or missed payments - taken on the account by you or your ex-husband will damage both of your credit scores. The debt will remain on your credit report as long as you are a co-signer, so have him refinance the loan as soon as possible to protect your credit score.
justineriv 1 year ago
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The only way to remove yourself as a co-signer on this loan is for your husband to refinance the car under his name alone. This new loan will replace the old loan and you will no longer be liable as a co-signer. But in the meantime, any actions - including default or missed payments - taken on the account by you or your ex-husband will damage both of your credit scores. The debt will remain on your credit report as long as you are a co-signer, so have him refinance the loan as soon as possible to protect your credit score.
justineriv 1 year ago