What does BARKSDALE CU mean on my credit report?

Learn about BARKSDALE CU, an federal credit union 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 BARKSDALE CU?

BARKSDALE CU is shorthand for Barksdale Federal Credit Union, with the company name being Barksdale Federal Credit Union

BARKSDALE CU is a Federal Credit Union provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:

  • ⚫ You missed a repayment.

  • ⚫ You opened an account with Barksdale Federal Credit Union.

  • ⚫ 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 $2300.

  • ⚫ The average high credit balance is $5600.

  • ⚫ The typical loan duration is 16 months.

  • ⚫ The average credit limit is $500.

  • ⚫ The average monthly repayment is $200.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Credit Card
  • ⚫ Auto Loan
  • ⚫ Secured

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Barksdale Federal Credit Union:

Address:

  • P.O. Box 9
    Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-9989

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

To make a payment, you can do so online, over the phone, or through a mobile app. You can also make payments using a prepaid debit card, wire transfer, or check/money order. There is a discount for automatic payments, and there are 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

both loan forgiveness and consolidation are available through the website. To qualify for loan forgiveness, you must be employed by a government or non-profit organization, have made 120 payments, and have the remaining balance on your loan forgiven. To consolidate your loans, you must have a Direct Consolidation Loan, which combines all of your eligible federal student loans into a single loan. You may be able to lower your monthly payments or shorten your repayment term.

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

How to Apply

You can apply for a loan in person, over the phone, or online. Using a mobile app may also be an option. You may be able to get 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? No

IdentityIQ Report Example

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

BARKSDALE CU 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 Federal Credit Union

A credit union is similar to a bank, however it is owned collectively by the members and does not operate on a for-profit basis. Many credit unions are able to provision credit and issue credit cards, which may report on your credit report. Due to the none-profit nature of federal credit unions they are generally more trusted by the public, as they are less likely to act in a malicious fashion. However, credit unions can still make mistakes with reporting on your credit report therefore being aware of what is being reported, and take action against any unfair reporting. The difference between a credit union and a federal is the fact that federal credit unions are federally insured.

How do I remove BARKSDALE CU 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.