What does HODGE BANK & TRUST CO mean on my credit report?

Updated January 1, 2023

What is HODGE BANK & TRUST CO?

HODGE BANK & TRUST CO is shorthand for Hodge Bank & Trust Company, with the company name being Hodge Bank & Trust Company Inc

Over the course of his long career he had worked for various newspapers including as editor of “The Freeman” and as chairman of the board of directors of the Chicago Sun Times.

HODGE BANK & TRUST CO 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 Hodge Bank & Trust Company.

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

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

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Hodge Bank & Trust Company:

Address:

• 4619 Quitman Hwy, Hodge, LA 71247, United States

Website:

• hodgebank.net

Phone:

• 800-500-1044

Payments

Hodge Bank & Trust Company offers a wide variety of accounts with different minimum opening balances, interest rates, and fees. Payments can be made online, through a mobile app, by ordering checks, using a prepaid debit card, or by wire transfer. There are no penalties for late or missed payments.

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

Hodge Bank & Trust Company does not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. Loan forgiveness does not qualify for FDIC insurance coverage.

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

How to Apply

Hodge Bank & Trust Company offers loans that customers can apply for online, in person, or using a mobile app. Loans may have 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?	Yes
Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app?	Yes
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.

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 HODGE BANK & TRUST CO 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.

• Sample Equifax Dispute Letter
• Sample Experian Dispute Letter
• Sample TransUnion Dispute Letter