What does OCWEN mean on my credit report?
Learn about OCWEN, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is OCWEN?
OCWEN is shorthand for Ocwen LLC, with the company name being Ocwen LLC Inc
If you were affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), we would help you during these hard times. PhhMortgage is one of the larger mortgage servicer companies in the country, focusing on delivery of various servicing and loan products. Its subsidiary, Ocwen, and its employees are dedicated to assisting home owners and providing excellent services and value for customers, partners, and shareholders.
OCWEN 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 Ocwen LLC.
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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
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Real estate
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Ocwen LLC:
Address:
- 1661 Worthington Rd STE 100West Palm Beach, FL 33409, USA
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
Ocwen Financial Corporation offers several ways to make payments, including online, over the phone, and through a mobile app. There are also options to pay with a check, money order, debit card, or wire transfer. Late or missed payments come with penalties.
| 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? | No |
| 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
loan forgiveness is not explicitly offered by Ocwen Financial Corporation. However, they are committed to helping homeowners and can offer debt forgiveness, with 800,000+ loans modified.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
Ocwen Financial Corporation offers loan application services online, over the phone, and in person. They also offer assistance to homeowners affected by natural disasters. You can apply for a loan with a cosigner through Ocwen Financial Corporation.
| 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 |
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 OCWEN 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.