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Posts Tagged ‘ apartment lease ’

Potential consequences of cosigning an apartment lease

  • January 6th, 2010
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, Is there any affect on your credit report and getting a loan in the future if you are a cosigner for an apartment? - ICL[ READ MORE ]

Be very cautious about cosigning your girlfriend’s or boyfriend’s lease

  • June 10th, 2009
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, I am thinking about cosigning an apartment lease for my girlfriend. I would not live there. I know that if she makes a late payment or doesn't pay that I will be responsible for the lease payments and that it will show on my credit report. But, will the simple fact that I am a cosigner show up on my credit report if I want to apply for a loan or mortgage for myself? Assuming she pays as agreed will cosigning affect my credit score? - LYB[ READ MORE ]

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