What does WESTMARKFCU mean on my credit report?

Learn about WESTMARKFCU, 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 WESTMARKFCU?

WESTMARKFCU is shorthand for Westmark Credit Union Financial Cooperative, with the company name being Westmark Credit Union Financial Cooperative Inc

For more than 65 years, Westmark Credit Union has helped the people of Idaho grow economically. Since 1954, we have been a full service financial cooperative, owned fully by our members and committed to the development of their financial future. Our earnings are invested in the broad portfolio of financial products and services with attractive rates and low fees at your service. Westmark Credit Union has long been part of Idaho’s history.

WESTMARKFCU 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 Westmark Credit Union Financial Cooperative.

  • ⚫ 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 $7800.

  • ⚫ The average high credit balance is $7900.

  • ⚫ The average monthly repayment is $300.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Auto

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Westmark Credit Union Financial Cooperative:

Address:

  • P.O. Box 2869 Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2869

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

Westmark offers a Mobile App with secure access to accounts, bill payment, transfer funds, and ATM locator services with no extra cost. You can make payments over the phone by calling 1-800-574-5626. There are other payment options available such as using a check or money order. There are no penalties for late or missed payments when using Westmark’s Mobile App.

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

Westmark does not offer loan consolidation or forgiveness. To use their mobile app, you must have an eligible Westmark Online Banking account.

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

How to Apply

you can apply for a loan online, over the phone, or in person. If you want to apply for a loan using the mobile app, you need to have an eligible Westmark Online Banking account. You can also apply for a loan with a cosigner.

Question Answer
Can I apply for a loan online? Yes
Can I apply for a loan over a phone call? Yes
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

SmartCredit Report Example

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

WESTMARKFCU SmartCredit 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 WESTMARKFCU 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.