What does CIG FINCL mean on my credit report?
Learn about CIG FINCL, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is CIG FINCL?
CIG FINCL is shorthand for CIG Financial, with the company name being CIG Financial Inc
CIG FINCL 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 CIG Financial.
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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 $5000.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $15200.
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⚫ The typical loan duration is 48 months.
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⚫ The average monthly repayment is $200.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Auto Loan
- ⚫ Auto
- ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for CIG Financial:
Address:
- P.O. Box 54417, Los Angeles, CA 90054-0417
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
There are many ways to make a payment, including online, over the phone, and using a mobile app. You can also use a check or money order. Wire transfers are also an option. There may be discounts for automatic payments. You may be penalized 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
There are three main types of federal student loans: Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans. There are also consolidation loans and private loans. Loan forgiveness is available for certain types of loans, and consolidation can make repayment more manageable. To qualify for loan forgiveness, you must make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
You can apply for a loan in person, over the phone, or online. Some loans may require 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 |
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 CIG FINCL 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.