What does CONT CREDIT mean on my credit report?

Learn about CONT CREDIT, 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 CONT CREDIT?

CONT CREDIT is shorthand for Continental Credit Control, with the company name being Continental Credit Control Inc

We are friendly debt resolution advocates helping people solve their debts faster by using several options listed here below.

CONT CREDIT 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 Continental Credit Control.

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

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

About the account

The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:

  • ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Continental Credit Control:

Address:

  • 22 N Milpas St # C, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, United States

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

Payment options include online, phone, mobile app, debit card, wire transfer, and check or money order. There is a discount for automatic payments, and 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

There are three main types of student loans in the United States: Federal loans, state loans, and private loans. Federal student loans are offered by the government and have many benefits, such as fixed interest rates, income-driven repayment plans, and loan forgiveness programs. Private student loans are offered by banks and other financial institutions and typically have variable interest rates. State student loans are offered by state governments and typically have variable interest rates.

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 lenders also have mobile apps that you can use to apply for a loan. 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 with a cosigner? No

SmartCredit Report Example

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

CONT CREDIT SmartCredit 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 CONT CREDIT 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.