What does LEWISCLARKCU mean on my credit report?

Learn about LEWISCLARKCU, 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 LEWISCLARKCU?

LEWISCLARKCU is shorthand for LCCU, with the company name being LCCU Inc

LEWISCLARKCU 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 LCCU.

  • ⚫ 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:

  • ⚫ Unsecured

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for LCCU:

Address:

  • 604 Bryden Avenue Lewiston, ID 83501

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

LCCU offers a variety of online and mobile banking services to make payments, including online transfers, debit and credit card payment management, and the LCCU Cards app. Additionally, members can enroll in e-statement services to access their statements. Other payment options such as using a check or money order are available. 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? Yes
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? Yes
Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? Yes

Forgiveness and Cancellation

LCCU does not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. You can qualify for loan forgiveness by enrolling in online banking, downloading the new LCCU mobile app, and signing up for e-Statements. Additionally, the LCCU Cards app will enable you to access your Visa Credit & Debit Card account anytime, anywhere.

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

How to Apply

One can apply for a loan online, using the APPLY NOW button, or through the bank’s mobile app. Loans can be taken out 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? 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.

LEWISCLARKCU 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 LEWISCLARKCU 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.