What does EDFINANCIAL SERVICES L mean on my credit report?
Learn about EDFINANCIAL SERVICES L, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is EDFINANCIAL SERVICES L?
EDFINANCIAL SERVICES L is shorthand for Edfinancial Services, with the company name being Edfinancial Services Inc
There are three general periods in the life of a federal student loan. All loans do not have a grace period, so it is important to know about all of your loan types and when the first repayment is due. Usually, there is an interval of six months, but this can vary considerably.
EDFINANCIAL SERVICES L 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 Edfinancial Services.
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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 $4900.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $4800.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Education
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Edfinancial Services:
Address:
P.O. Box 36008 Knoxville, TN 37930-6008
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
you can make a payment by signing up for automatic debit or by making a payment online. You can also make a principal-only payment or pay more than the minimum monthly installment. Edfinancial Services offers payment options including principal-only payments, payments to interest, more than the minimum scheduled monthly installment payment, automatic debit payments, and postponement of payments. Other payment options such as using a check or money order are available. there are penalties for late or missed payments, including fees and accrued interest.
| 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? | 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. You cannot qualify for loan forgiveness.
| 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, or in person. You may also be able to apply for a loan using a mobile app. In some cases, you may need a cosigner.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I apply for a loan online? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan in person? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? | Yes |
| 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 EDFINANCIAL SERVICES L 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.