If the conditions are met, the lender will remove the cosigner from the loan. The lender may require two years of on-time payments, for example. If that’s the case, after the 24th consecutive month of payments, there’d be an opportunity to get the cosigner off the loan.
Is it possible to remove a cosigner from a mortgage?
Returning to the original question, usually the only way to remove a co-signer from a mortgage is to refinance the loan. When you refinance the mortgage, you can remove the co-signer and you are the sole borrower on the new loan or potentially a co-borrower with someone else.
Can a cosigner be removed from a refinancing loan?
It’s common for borrowers to refinance their mortgages to obtain better interest rates, extend the loan’s term or reduce monthly payments. Because a refinanced loan is a completely new loan, a cosigner can be removed and a new cosigner or co-borrower can be added.
How can I get my co-signers name removed from my mortgage?
Tip If you refinance your mortgage loan and get your co-signer’s name removed you’re still one step away from total independence. Refinancing doesn’t remove the co-signer’s name from the deed, so you must file a quitclaim deed where the co-signer gives up all rights to the property. Do this in front of the lender and have the quitclaim notarized.
When does a cosigner get released from a loan?
Some loans have a program that will release a cosigner’s obligation after a certain number of consecutive on-time payments have been made. Two years of on-time payments seem to be the norm. Read through your loan documents to see if there’s any type of program associated with your loan.
What happens if my name is not on a cosigned loan?
A qualifying borrower can use the consolidation loan to pay off the loan you cosigned. The original cosigned loan would still be listed on your credit report, but it should indicate the account is closed and paid in full. Payments—and nonpayments—on the consolidation loan won’t affect you if your name is not listed on the loan. 4
