 TITLE: How Does Cosigning Affect Your Credit? CONTENT: Check Your Credit and Consider the Risks\n----------------------------------------\nWhile cosigning can help a friend or loved one qualify for a loan or rental they wouldn't otherwise be approved for, it can also wind up being a disaster for your finances and relationship. If you think you may want to be a cosigner, check your credit—you can review your credit score for free through Experian—and determine if you'll be able to help. If you can, carefully consider what could happen in a worst-case scenario before you agree to cosign. END