What does SOUTHTRUST BANK NA mean on my credit report?
Learn about SOUTHTRUST BANK NA, an bank offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is SOUTHTRUST BANK NA?
SOUTHTRUST BANK NA is shorthand for SouthTrust Bank, with the company name being SouthTrust Bank Inc
SOUTHTRUST BANK NA 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 SouthTrust 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.
About the account
- ⚫ The average high credit balance is $24500.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Auto Loan
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for SouthTrust Bank:
Address:
- 601 Guadalupe Street George West, TX 78022
Website:
Phone:
Payments
There are several ways to make a payment, including online, by phone, by mail, or in person. You can use a credit or debit card, or a bank account for online or phone payments. Most companies offer payment refunds, and the refund process generally takes a few days to a week. 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 forgiveness or consolidation. Loan forgiveness is available for many federal student loans. To qualify, borrowers must be employed in a qualified public service job for at least 10 years and must have made 120 qualifying payments on their loan. Qualifying payments are usually made on an income-driven repayment plan. Some other types of loan forgiveness, such as teacher loan forgiveness, are also available.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
SouthTrust Bank offers online banking services which includes the ability to apply for a loan. You cannot apply for a loan over a phone call or in person. SouthTrust Bank offers a Mobile Banking App available on iTunes and Google Play Store. You can 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? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan with a cosigner? | Yes |
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 SOUTHTRUST BANK NA 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.
