What does ACA mean on my credit report?

Learn about ACA, an creditor 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 ACA?

ACA is shorthand for Kaplan, with the company name being Kaplan

ACA is a Creditor provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:

  • ⚫ You missed a repayment.

  • ⚫ You opened an account with Kaplan.

  • ⚫ 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 $14700.

  • ⚫ The average high credit balance is $14300.

  • ⚫ The typical loan duration is 36 months.

  • ⚫ The average monthly repayment is $300.

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Auto Loan
  • ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Kaplan:

Address:

  • 179-181 Borough High Street, London SE1 1HR

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

To make a payment, you can contact us or request a callback. You can also pay over the phone or online. If you need to refund a payment, contact us. Most courses include exam fees, and you can enrol on a course even if it has already started.

Question Answer
Do they offer a monthly payment plan? No
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

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

How to Apply

It is possible to 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, but this will depend on the particular loan provider. If you are interested in applying for a loan with a cosigner, this is also an option.

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 with a cosigner? Yes

IdentityIQ Report Example

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

ACA 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.

How do I remove ACA 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.