Title 05 · CRS Title 05

Bankruptcy or death of cosigner

Citation: C.R.S. § 5-20-207

Section: 5-20-207

5-20-207. Bankruptcy or death of cosigner. (1) If a cosigner dies, the creditor shall not attempt to collect against the cosigner's estate other than for payment default. (2) With regard to the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner, if a private education creditor is not more than sixty days delinquent at the time the creditor is notified of the cosigner's death or bankruptcy, the creditor shall not change any terms or benefits under the promissory note, repayment schedule, repayment terms, or monthly payment amount or any other provision associated with the credit obligation. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (SB 21-057), ch. 378, p. 2523, � 5, effective June 29. L. 2023: Entire section amended, (SB 23-248), ch. 360, p. 2161, � 22, effective August 7.