What does SOU 1ST mean on my credit report?
Learn about SOU 1ST, an bank offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is SOU 1ST?
SOU 1ST is shorthand for 1st Source Bank, with the company name being 1st Source Bank Inc
SOU 1ST is a Bank provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:
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⚫ You missed a repayment.
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⚫ You opened an account with 1st Source Bank.
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⚫ You opened a credit card / loan / mortgage with this company.
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⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for 1st Source Bank:
Address:
- 518 N Michigan St Argos, IN 46501
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
1st Source Bank offers various payment options such as online banking, mobile banking app, mobile deposit, Zelle, credit cards, loans, home loans, wealth advisory services, business loans & leases, SBA loans, BBO Treasury support, merchant card services, business insurance, specialty financing, financial education programs and checking and savings accounts. Prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, and checks or money orders are all accepted forms of payment. There is no monthly payment plan available and refunds must be requested through customer service. 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
they do not offer loan consolidation or loan forgiveness. Qualifications for loan forgiveness vary depending on the type of loan and lender.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
You can apply for a loan online or through the 1st Source Bank mobile app. Cosigners are accepted.
| 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? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan with a cosigner? | Yes |
SmartCredit Report Example
- This is an example of what this creditor will look like on your SmartCredit 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 SOU 1ST 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.