What does FOUNDATION F mean on my credit report?
Learn about FOUNDATION F, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is FOUNDATION F?
FOUNDATION F is shorthand for Foundation Finance , with the company name being Foundation Finance Inc
Foundations Finance Company (FFC) was founded around a kitchen table just as many of your home-improvement companies were developed to strengthen their bottom lines by increasing sales. The company’s founders and management team have extensive experience in consumer finance for retailers and residential networks.
FOUNDATION F 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 Foundation Finance .
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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 $3000.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $8200.
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⚫ The average credit limit is $2400.
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⚫ The average monthly repayment is $100.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Secured
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Foundation Finance :
Website:
Payments
To make a payment, customers can contact Foundation Finance at 1-855-241-0024 or custservice@foundationfinance.com. Customers can also make payments online or using a mobile app. Checks and money orders are also accepted as payment. There are no penalties for late or missed payments.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | Yes |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | No |
| Can I make payments online? | Yes |
| 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? | Yes |
Forgiveness and Cancellation
Loan forgiveness and consolidation are both options offered by the website. To qualify for loan forgiveness, the user must make 120 qualifying monthly payments. For loan consolidation, the user must have a Direct Consolidation Loan. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Education.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
you can apply for a loan online, over the phone, or in person. You can also apply for a loan using a mobile app. If you have a cosigner, they can help you get the loan.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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? | Yes |
SmartCredit Report Example
- This is an example of what this creditor will look like on your 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 FOUNDATION F 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.