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Posted on 02/04/2013 4:10:14 AM PST by MacMattico

Ok, I know all the downfalls of cosigning, but I'm willing to take the chance because it's such a good deal. I wouldn't want to make the payments but if it came to that I could.

Relative has $40,000 down to purchase a house that is a great deal at $105,000. I've known the people that lived their for years, their upkeep of the house is immaculate. They need to move out of state quickly for a job, hence the low cost.

Problem is relative has between a 575-606 credit score! This from "youthful indiscretions" over 5 years ago. This house will go fast-- would my cosigning with a 800+ credit score help? I've heard for a mortgage it doesn't always help. This relative is now making more then enough money if he had the proper credit score to afford the house. This individual now has an excellent credit to debt ratio and has gotten his act together.


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To: MacMattico

If it is such a deal, why not buy it by yourself? You are going to end up making the payments anyway, so you might as well get your name on the title from the beginning....


21 posted on 02/04/2013 10:54:02 AM PST by CSM (Keeper of the Dave Ramsey Ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: MacMattico

I do this for a living.

The lower credit score borrower could not be on the loan; you would need to do it in your name only.

With scores that low; he has some work to do most likely get approved.

General rule is you can co sign to add income; but good credit doesn’t offset bad credit.
Message me if you want more specific info.


22 posted on 02/04/2013 10:59:51 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Lawyers have caused thousands of times more destruction to our nation than have guns)
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To: MacMattico

If the house is a great deal and you can make the payments, buy it yourself and rent it back to your relative at cost. Your out-of-pocket is unchanged; your future credit rating is completely under your control; and you earn the equity in the property.


23 posted on 02/04/2013 12:48:57 PM PST by been_lurking
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To: been_lurking

...and be ready to write off the relative when they have to be evicted because they think you will let them live there rent free.


24 posted on 02/04/2013 12:51:12 PM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Tupelo

What? I was getting snarky? Never been called an asshat. Pretty funny. I think you took what I said wrong.


25 posted on 02/04/2013 2:06:49 PM PST by MacMattico
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Thanks everyone. Maybe I will buy the house and rent it to him. If he rebuilds his credit I’ll sell it to him. He’ll have time to raise the credit score, and if not I think it’s a good investment anyway.


26 posted on 02/04/2013 2:14:17 PM PST by MacMattico
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