Cosigning a Mortgage: What Children and Parents Need to Know

As more young prospective homebuyers are priced out of the housing market, many may turn to their parents to cosign their mortgage to help secure approval. Wall Street Journal contributor Robyn A. Friedman joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and risks parents and children should consider before cosigning.

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As more young prospective homebuyers are priced out of the housing market, many may turn to their parents to cosign their mortgage to help secure approval. Wall Street Journal contributor Robyn A. Friedman joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and risks parents and children should consider before cosigning.

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