What does CUOFATLANTA mean on my credit report?
Learn about CUOFATLANTA, an credit union offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is CUOFATLANTA?
CUOFATLANTA is shorthand for Credit Union of Atlanta, with the company name being Credit Union of Atlanta Inc
CUOFATLANTA is a 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 Credit Union of Atlanta.
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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 high credit balance is $13700.
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⚫ The typical loan duration is 78 months.
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⚫ The average credit limit is $2500.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Credit Card
- ⚫ Auto Loan
- ⚫ Unsecured
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Credit Union of Atlanta:
Address:
- 670 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, United States
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
To make a payment, contact the Credit Union of Atlanta. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, the credit union offers assistance such as forbearance or skipped payments on mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and student loans. You can also seek professional advice from an Accredited Financial Counselor.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | No |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | Yes |
| Can I make payments online? | Yes |
| 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
The Credit Union of Atlanta offers loan assistance to members who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This may include forbearance, skipped payments, deferments, reduced interest payments, and more. Members should contact the credit union or their creditors to discuss their situation and what assistance may be available to them.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | Yes |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
You can apply for a loan from the Credit Union of Atlanta online, over the phone, or in person. If you have financial difficulties, you can contact the credit union for assistance or seek assistance from an Accredited Financial Counselor. Other creditors may also offer assistance such as forbearance or reduced interest payments.
| Question | Answer |
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| 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? | 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 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 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.
How do I remove CUOFATLANTA 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.
