What does LVNV FUNDING mean on my credit report?

Learn about LVNV FUNDING, 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 LVNV FUNDING?

LVNV FUNDING is shorthand for LVNV Funding LLC, with the company name being LVNV Funding LLC Inc

LVNV FUNDING 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 LVNV Funding LLC.

  • ⚫ 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 LVNV Funding LLC:

Address:

  • P.O. Box 10497 Greenville, SC 29603

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

You can make payments online, over the phone, or through a mobile app. There are also other payment options such as using a check or money order. Payments can be made in person or through mail. Missed or late payments can result in additional fees.

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

The website offers loan forgiveness and consolidation. To qualify for loan forgiveness, the website says the requirements are to make 120 payments, have a Direct Loan, and work full-time for a qualifying employer.

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

How to Apply

you can apply for a loan online, in person, or using a mobile app. Many banks and financial institutions offer online loan applications and approval processes, making it easier and faster to get the loan you need. A cosigner is someone who agrees to pay back the loan on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

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? Yes
Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? Yes
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.

LVNV FUNDING 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 LVNV FUNDING 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.