Revised Offer Adds a Co-Borrower or Collateral
When a revised loan offer adds a co-borrower or collateral, compare signature blocks, obligations, property descriptions and release terms.
In this guide
Identify exactly what new obligation the revised documents introduce.
Worked example
Offer A shows a single borrower. Offer B names a second signer and lists a vehicle as collateral. Record those as two separate changes even if the installment remains $310.
What to check
Find the signature blocks, role of each signer, collateral description and any conditions for release. Confirm who owns the listed property and which party must sign. Record the dates and figures in the Loan Offer Change Tracker.
Next step
Ask the lender to explain each signer’s obligations and the consequences if the loan is unpaid. Save the response with the version that includes the changes. Use FinToku’s Loan Offer Translator to organize or compare the figures.
Official background: CFPB example of auto loan co-signer obligations. The example is illustrative and your written terms determine the applicable figures.
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