What does BK N DAKOTA mean on my credit report?

Updated January 1, 2023

What is BK N DAKOTA?

BK N DAKOTA is shorthand for Bank of North Dakota, with the company name being Bank of North Dakota Inc

BK N DAKOTA 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 Bank of North Dakota.

• ⚫ You opened a credit card / loan / mortgage with this company.

• ⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Bank of North Dakota:

Address:

• 1200 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504, United States

Website:

• bnd.nd.gov

Email:

• bnd@nd.gov

Phone:

• 701-328-5600

Payments

There are several ways to make a payment, including online, over the phone, and using a mobile app. There may be penalties for late or missed payments.

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

This website does not offer loan consolidation or loan forgiveness.

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

How to Apply

It is possible to apply for a loan online, using a mobile app, or with 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?	No
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.

How do I remove BK N DAKOTA 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.

• Sample Equifax Dispute Letter
• Sample Experian Dispute Letter
• Sample TransUnion Dispute Letter