What does FIRST TECH FCU mean on my credit report?

Learn about FIRST TECH FCU, 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 FIRST TECH FCU?

FIRST TECH FCU is shorthand for First Tech Federal Credit Union, with the company name being First Tech Federal Credit Union Inc

FIRST TECH FCU 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 First Tech 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 $13200.

  • ⚫ The average high credit balance is $24400.

  • ⚫ The average credit limit is $4300.

  • ⚫ The average monthly repayment is $300.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Credit Card
  • ⚫ Auto Loan

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for First Tech Federal Credit Union:

Address:

  • 2929 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.

Beaverton, OR 97005

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

To make a payment, you can use a mobile app, wire transfer, or prepaid debit card. You cannot make a payment online, over the phone, or through BillPay on July 28. Reestablishing an eBill can be done through the BillPay widget and canceled eBills will be taken care of by August 8. If you want to get a payment refund, you have options such as share certificates, home equity loan/line of credit, personal loan, and stock loan. Additionally, you can use your refund to open a share certificate account or deposit it into your savings or IRA. There are no other payment options such as using a check or money order. First Tech offers a 90-day break from payments and a new low monthly payment when you refinance your student loans.

Question Answer
Do they offer a monthly payment plan? Yes
Can I make payments over the phone? No
Can I make payments online? 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

How to Apply

You can apply for a loan online, but not over the phone or in person. You also cannot use a mobile app. A cosigner may be necessary.

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

IdentityIQ Report Example

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

FIRST TECH FCU 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 FIRST TECH 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.