Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

house foreclosure

If you co-sign for a house and the house goes into foreclosure, can they take anything from the co-signer besides the house?


Asked on 3/14/07, 5:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: house foreclosure

The house serves as the security on the loan so it is limited to that normally. But you should check your mortgage documents to be certain. It will go against your credit though.

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Answered on 3/14/07, 8:14 pm

Re: house foreclosure

Yes, they can also seek the deficiency.

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Answered on 3/15/07, 2:04 am


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