What does SOVITA CREDI mean on my credit report?

Learn about SOVITA CREDI, 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 SOVITA CREDI?

SOVITA CREDI is shorthand for Sovita Credit Union, with the company name being Sovita Credit Union Inc

SOVITA CREDI 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 Sovita 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 high credit balance is $3600.

  • ⚫ The typical loan duration is 16 months.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Unsecured
  • ⚫ Auto Loan

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Sovita Credit Union:

Address:

  • 4411 Calkins Rd, Flint, MI 48532, United States

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

Sovita Credit Union offers many payment options such as online banking, mobile pay, Visa Checkout, and Autosmart Vehicle Shopping. There are no penalties for late or missed payments. Wire transfer is also an option.

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

Forgiveness and Cancellation

Sovita does not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. To qualify for loan forgiveness, Sovita Credit Union offers competitive interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and local processing for auto loans, boat and RV loans, home loans and refinancing, and home equity loans. Sovita also provides AutoSMART Vehicle Shopping to let members browse thousands of new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles, and research options. Members can apply online, via telephone, in person at any of the offices, or at one of Sovita’s automobile dealership partners.

Question Answer
Do they offer loan forgiveness? No
Do they offer loan consolidation? No

How to Apply

You cannot apply for a loan online or in person. Sovita Credit Union offers online banking, mobile pay, mobile app, Visa Checkout, as well as online and mobile loan applications. you can apply for a loan with a cosigner if you are an eligible employee of an educational or healthcare institution in Michigan, or an immediate family member of such an employee.

Question Answer
Can I apply for a loan online? No
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.

SOVITA CREDI 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 SOVITA CREDI 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.