Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Oklahoma
cosigning for an auto loan
Whan a car is repossed due non payment, what are the limits if any of liability on how much a person cosigning must pay. To repay the loan. Or can a person pay a minimum amount.
Asked on 12/11/06, 3:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steve Chlouber
Fuller, Chlouber & Frizzell, L.L.P.
Re: cosigning for an auto loan
Generally, both cosigners are obligated for the payment of the account after the sale proceeds are applied to the outstanding balance. The creditor can sue both obligors to collect the deficiency or can reach out of court settlement for repayment of the debt.
Answered on 12/11/06, 3:27 pm