What does CHOC BAY FCU mean on my credit report?
Learn about CHOC BAY FCU, an federal credit union offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is CHOC BAY FCU?
CHOC BAY FCU is shorthand for Chocolate Bayou Credit Union, with the company name being Chocolate Bayou Credit Union Inc
Things are done a little bit differently around here. From our friendly team to our active Board of Directors, we all work to ensure that your financial future remains a little sweet. Local people, chocolate and credit union have served for over 60 years.
CHOC BAY FCU is a Federal Credit Union 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 Chocolate Bayou Credit Union.
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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
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⚫ The average account balance is $300.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $14300.
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⚫ The typical loan duration is 26 months.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Auto
- ⚫ Unsecured
- ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Chocolate Bayou Credit Union:
Address:
- 1301 North Hwy 35 Bypass,Alvin,TX77511
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
you can make payments online through a variety of methods such as credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and other forms of digital payments. Customers can pay off their purchases in installments over the course of several months. Chocolate Bayou Mobile allows you to make payments online, check balances, make transfers, deposit checks, pay bills, and more. The app is updated regularly and includes data encryption in transit. Wire transfers are not currently available with Chocolate Bayou Mobile.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | Yes |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | No |
| Can I make payments online? | Yes |
| Can I make a payment using a mobile app? | Yes |
| Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? | No |
How to Apply
you can apply for a loan online, over the phone, or in person. You may also be able to apply for a loan using a mobile app. In some cases, you may need a cosigner.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? | 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 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 CHOC BAY FCU 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.