What does DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET mean on my credit report?

Learn about DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET, 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 DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET?

DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET is shorthand for Nelnet Inc, with the company name being Nelnet Inc Inc

Nelnet works with the Department of Education (Education department) to help you reach your educational goals. We want to make sure that you have the best borrower experience possible. Let us know how we can assist you, it is important that you know which servicers provide customer service for each of your student loans and it is simply confirmed!

DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET 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 Nelnet Inc.

  • ⚫ 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:

  • ⚫ Education

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Nelnet Inc:

Address:

  • P.O. Box 82578 Lincoln, NE 68501-2578

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

Nelnet offers many options for payments, including online, over the phone, and through a mobile app. You can also use a prepaid debit card, wire transfer, or check/money order. If you set up automatic payments, you may be eligible for a discount. There are penalties for late or missed payments.

Question Answer
Do they offer a monthly payment plan? Yes
Can I make payments over the phone? Yes
Can I make payments online? Yes
Do they offer a discount for automatic payments? Yes
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 or consolidation. loan forgiveness is available for those who qualify, and could include special federal student loan benefits for members of the U.S. military. Requirements may include being up-to-date on payments, paying less interest, making payments while in deferment or forbearance, and other repayment options.

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

How to Apply

you can apply for a loan online. You cannot apply for a loan over a phone call, in person, or using a mobile app. you can 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

SmartCredit Report Example

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

DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET 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 DEPT OF ED/582/NELNET 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.