What does CARDINAL FIN mean on my credit report?
Learn about CARDINAL FIN, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is CARDINAL FIN?
CARDINAL FIN is shorthand for Cardinal Financial Company, with the company name being Cardinal Financial Company Inc
Cardinal Financial was established in 1987 and is proud to serve as one of the leading lenders in the industry. Our leaders have seen the future of mortgages and realized there had to be a better way. For decades they’ve been developing their innovative (technology) systems, which are now called Octane.
CARDINAL FIN is a Creditor provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:
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⚫ You missed a repayment.
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⚫ You opened an account with Cardinal Financial Company.
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⚫ You opened a credit card / loan / mortgage with this company.
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⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.
About the account
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⚫ The average account balance is $111200.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $225200.
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⚫ The typical loan duration is 228 months.
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⚫ The average monthly repayment is $700.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Real estate
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Cardinal Financial Company:
Address:
- 3701 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28273
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
Cardinal Financial offers online payment services and does not have a monthly payment plan. You can use a check or money order for payment. There are no penalties for late or missed payments.
| 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? | 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
they do not offer loan forgiveness. To qualify for a loan, you need to provide documents such as income proof, tax transcripts, and other relevant documents. Additionally, you will need to be pre-approved or pre-qualified and have a down payment.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
you cannot apply for a loan online, over a phone call, or in person. You can, however, apply for a loan with a co-signer.
| 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.
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 CARDINAL FIN 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.
