What does PARKSIDE CU mean on my credit report?

Learn about PARKSIDE CU, an 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 PARKSIDE CU?

PARKSIDE CU is shorthand for Parkside Credit Union, with the company name being Parkside Credit Union Inc

PARKSIDE CU is a 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 Parkside 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 $4300.

  • ⚫ The average high credit balance is $9900.

  • ⚫ The typical loan duration is 46 months.

  • ⚫ The average monthly repayment is $200.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney
  • ⚫ Auto Loan
  • ⚫ Unsecured

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Parkside Credit Union:

Address:

  • 1747 S. Newburgh Rd. Westland, MI 48186

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

There are many ways to make a payment, including online, over the phone, and using a mobile app. You can also use a prepaid debit card, wire transfer, or check/money order. There may be penalties for late or missed payments.

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? 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

There are three main types of federal student loans: Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans. Direct Subsidized Loans are for students with financial need. The federal government pays the interest on these loans while you’re in school at least half-time, during your grace period, and during deferment periods. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are not based on financial need. You’ll be responsible for paying the interest on these loans even while you’re in school. Direct PLUS Loans are for graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students. The government doesn’t pay the interest on these loans. You may consolidate your federal student loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan. You can’t consolidate private loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan. Loan forgiveness is when you’re no longer required to make payments on your loan because you’ve met certain conditions. To qualify for loan forgiveness, you must: - Make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer - Have the remaining balance on your Direct Loan forgiven There are several repayment plans that qualify you for loan forgiveness, including the Standard Repayment Plan, the Graduated Repayment Plan, and the Extended Repayment Plan.

Question Answer
Do they offer loan consolidation? Yes

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 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.

PARKSIDE 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 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 PARKSIDE 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.