Is it possible to remove myself from an auto loan that is jointed if the other party wishes to take full responsibility?
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Is it possible to remove myself from an auto loan that is jointed if the other party wishes to take full responsibility?
I am on a auto loan with my boyfriend and he hasn’t paid for a few months because of some financial issues but he’s getting back on his feet and is willing to start paying but I do not want to be on the loan and he is willing to take full responsibility for the loan, if possible is there anyway that I can have my name removed from the loan, the truck is not mine and is not in my name nor is it insured in my name. Is it possible with out filing for bankruptcy? This has destroyed my credit and I can’t even get myself a car loan because of the truck loan.
Asked on July 26, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, to be released from a loan, you need the consent, or agreement, fo all parties to the loan--which includes the bank or financing company. Unless the bank or financing company agrees to release you, you cannot be removed, and while you can certainly ask them, there is no reason for them to agree to this--removing you from the loan halves the number of people they can look to for payment, so it is very much against their interest to release you.
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