What does METRO CR mean on my credit report?
Learn about METRO CR, an credit union offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is METRO CR?
METRO CR is shorthand for Metro Credit Union, with the company name being Metro Credit Union Inc
The group consisted of thirty-five members and sought to serve its neighbours by providing them with financial services; thus Metro Credit Union was founded.
METRO CR 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 Metro 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 $600.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $3000.
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⚫ The typical loan duration is 22 months.
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⚫ The average monthly repayment is $100.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Secured
- ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Metro Credit Union:
Address:
- 922 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02446
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
Metro Credit Union offers a variety of payment options, including wire transfer, which can be completed at any branch location, and Medallion Signature Guarantees, which are available for members only at select branches. Appointments are highly recommended.Metro Credit Union offers a monthly payment plan and a discount for automatic payments. Other payment options such as checks and money orders are available at Metro Credit Union.Late or missed payments may incur a penalty.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | Yes |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | Yes |
| Can I make payments online? | Yes |
| Do they offer a discount for automatic payments? | 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
they do not offer loan forgiveness. Metro Credit Union offers loan consolidation services. Credit unions require members to be part of a specific group of people (field of membership) and offer loan forgiveness programs for members.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | Yes |
How to Apply
Metro Credit Union offers loans that can be applied for online, through a mobile app, or in person. Appointments can be booked online, and a variety of services are offered, including wire transfers, notary services, Medallion Signature Guarantees, and coin machines. After hours support is also available for certain inquiries. Loan options with a cosigner are also available.
| 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? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? | Yes |
| 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 METRO CR 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.