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Do I have a leg to stand on as a co-signer for my grandson's student loans?

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Consumer

Release of Liability

Pennsylvania

I co-signed for my grandson's student loans. He defaulted on the Sallie Mae loans so my credit rating dropped form 825 down to 625! I picked up the payments in order to stop the fall of my credit. He promised to pay but I have not seen a penny. Also I have a parent loan I didn't know about that my daughter signed me up for so I'm paying that. My question is, do I have a leg to stand on with this fiasco. I will mention that I am going on 84 years old on a fixed income so this is a burden especially since the rest of his federal loans will need to be paid starting ion October because the pandemic forgiveness will be stopped.

Angela H.

Answered Jul 11, 2023

Depending on the circumstances, if certain payment requisites have been made, one can petition to have a cosigner released from the account.

Promissory note termination options?

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Consumer

Promissory Note

Connecticut

I recently signed a promissory note with a lender for a loan. I am now concerned that I may not be able to make the payments and am looking for options to terminate the promissory note if necessary. I need to know what my options are, as well as any potential consequences, regarding terminating the promissory note.

Thomas L.

Answered Jun 30, 2023

Contact the lender and request a resolution of your loan, that is, some terminating reduction. The lender is under no duty to assist you, and can sue you for the unpaid balance, get a judgment and then seize your property (bank accounts, cars, etc) to get the note repaid.

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