Cosigner
Lending & MortgagesA person who agrees to repay a loan if the primary borrower fails to make payments.
Example
Example: Suppose you take out a $300,000 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%. Understanding cosigner helps you see how your monthly payment of approximately $1,896 is structured — and how this concept affects your total cost over the life of the loan. Use our mortgage calculator to see how cosigner impacts your specific situation.