An accommodation party is an individual who signs a financial instrument, such as a note, as a favor to another party without receiving any compensation or benefit, thus guaranteeing the debt of another individual.
A cosigner is an individual who agrees to take on the financial obligations of a loan or debt if the primary borrower defaults. This person provides assurance to the lender of repayment.
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