What does FED SAVINGS mean on my credit report?

Learn about FED SAVINGS, 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 FED SAVINGS?

FED SAVINGS is shorthand for The Federal Savings Bank, with the company name being The Federal Savings Bank Inc

American Express Company was founded as The Bank of North Carolina, which operated under that name until 2002 when it became known as simply American Express.

FED SAVINGS 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 The Federal Savings Bank.

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

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

About the account

  • ⚫ The average account balance is $319500.

  • ⚫ The average high credit balance is $321700.

  • ⚫ The typical loan duration is 174 months.

  • ⚫ The average monthly repayment is $1900.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Real estate

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for The Federal Savings Bank:

Address:

  • Loan Errors 4120 Diversey Ave Ste C501 Chicago, IL 60639

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

There are several ways to make a payment - online, over the phone, through a mobile app, or by mail. Some payment methods may incur a fee. There is also the option to set up automatic payments, which may come with a discount. If a payment is missed or late, there may be penalties.

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? No

Forgiveness and Cancellation

both loan forgiveness and consolidation are options. To qualify for loan forgiveness, you must make 120 on-time, full monthly payments. For consolidation, you must have a Direct Consolidation Loan. You can learn more about these options on the US Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website.

Question Answer
Do they offer loan consolidation? No

How to Apply

You can apply for a loan online, over the phone, or in person. You may be able to apply for a loan using a mobile app as well. You may be able to apply for a loan with a cosigner.

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? Yes

IdentityIQ Report Example

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

FED SAVINGS 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 FED SAVINGS 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.