What does COLUMBUSFIN mean on my credit report?
Learn about COLUMBUSFIN, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is COLUMBUSFIN?
COLUMBUSFIN is shorthand for Columbus Finance Inc, with the company name being Columbus Finance Inc Inc
We have been serving our community for more than 50 years, so it is important to us what others think about us. Other lending companies say" no" but we try to do everything possible to help people,“We’re here to lend money.”
COLUMBUSFIN 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 Columbus Finance Inc.
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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
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Auto Loan
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Columbus Finance Inc:
Address:
- 3050 East Main Street Columbus, Ohio 43209 614.236.8541
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
Columbus Finance offers many ways to make a payment. You can do it online, over the phone, in the office lobby, through the 24 hour drop box, or by mail. You can use a mobile app to make a payment if you’d like. 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? | 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? | No |
| Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? | No |
Forgiveness and Cancellation
The website offers loan forgiveness and consolidation. To qualify for loan forgiveness, you must make 120 on-time payments. You also may be able to consolidate your loans to lower your payments.
| 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, in person, or using a mobile app. You may be able to 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? | 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 COLUMBUSFIN 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.