What does EASTERNBK mean on my credit report?

Learn about EASTERNBK, an bank offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.

Updated January 1, 2023
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What is EASTERNBK?

EASTERNBK is shorthand for Eastern Bank, with the company name being Eastern Bank Inc

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EASTERNBK is a Bank provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:

  • ⚫ You missed a repayment.

  • ⚫ You opened an account with Eastern Bank.

  • ⚫ You opened a credit card / loan / mortgage with this company.

  • ⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.

About the account

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Auto Loan

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Eastern Bank:

Address:

  • 265 Franklin St Boston, MA 02110 United States

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

you can make a deposit by mail. Mail your deposit to Attn: Mail Teller, Eastern Bank, PO Box 843340, Boston, MA 02284-3340, accompanied by the account number and note number, or the payment coupon or billing notice provided by the Bank. You can also activate your debit card at any POS or ATM, or call 1-866-392-9952. The routing transit number for Eastern Bank is 011301798.You can make payments online. You can make a payment using a mobile app. You can make a payment using a prepaid debit card. The routing transit number for Eastern Bank is 011301798. You can make a payment using a wire transfer. The routing transit number for Eastern Bank is 011301798 and loan payments should be mailed to Eastern Bank, PO Box 843350, Boston, MA 02284-3350.

Question Answer
Do they offer a monthly payment plan? No
Can I make payments over the phone? No
Can I make payments online? Yes
Do they offer a discount for automatic payments? No
Can I make a payment using a mobile app? Yes
Can I make a payment using a prepaid debit card? Yes
Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? Yes

Forgiveness and Cancellation

they do not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. It is not clear how one would qualify for loan forgiveness.

Question Answer
Do they offer loan forgiveness? No
Do they offer loan consolidation? No

How to Apply

To apply for a loan, you can do so online. You cannot apply for a loan over the phone or in person. If you want to apply for a loan with a cosigner, you must visit a branch in person.

Question Answer
Can I apply for a loan online? Yes
Can I apply for a loan over a phone call? No
Can I apply for a loan in person? No
Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? No
Can I apply for a loan with a cosigner? No

IdentityIQ Report Example

  • This is an example of what this creditor will look like on your IdentityIQ report.

EASTERNBK IdentityIQ Report

Will this affect my credit score?

Whether this account affects your credit score depends on a variety of factors, such as:

  • Account Open Date: If you opened this account recently it will impact your credit, the only way to prevent this from impacting your credit score is to remove the account from your report.
  • Derogatory Markings: If this account has any derogatory markings such as: Lates, Charge Offs, Collections and others.

However, there are could be some potential positive aspects to this account which could lead to improving your credit score, such as:

  • Account Age: If your account is quite old, then the age of it will positively impact your credit score
  • Repayment History: If the account has no Late Payments, Charge off Payments, then it may reflect a positive impact onto your credit score.

Can it be removed from my credit report?

Yes, with the right strategy, you will be able to remove any account from your report. But you have to be careful to ensure that the account is negative to begin with, or it will negatively impact your credit score.

However, removing a negative account will positively impact your credit score, allowing you to open new credit lines and potentially removing bad debt.

What is a Bank

A bank is an institution where money is kept for saving or commercial purposes. They are able to offer Loans and Mortgages which means they have the ability to report on your credit. Banks are generally felt as untrustworthy (30% confidence rating in the USA) by the general public. Banks can make mistakes on your credit report which may lower your credit score, potentially damaging your credit report and costing you money.

How do I remove EASTERNBK from my credit report?

You can send a dispute letter to the credit bureaus to remove this account from your report. You must send a dispute letter to all three credit bureaus, as they are legally required to remove the account from your report if it is found to be inaccurate. For best results you should send a dispute letter to the credit bureaus via certified mail, this will ensure that you have a legal record of the communication.