If I file bankruptcy for private loans, would the co-signer then be responsible for repayment?

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Asked on 3/21/2013 under: Indiana Bankruptcy More Legal Topics ▼All States ▼

Eric Redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C. Answered 3 days ago This attorney is licensed in Indiana View Attorney Profile

if the loan is discharged , then your co signor would still owe it. if it is a STUDENT loan- private or government, it willl not be discharged at all.

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