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Last Updated: June 18, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Cosigning a loan application could help a friend or family member qualify even if they have poor credit.
- Cosigners take responsibility for repaying a loan if the primary borrower fails to do so.
- Most credit card companies don’t allow cosigners, but there are other options for people without good credit.
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