What does RCS/CARVAL mean on my credit report?
Learn about RCS/CARVAL, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is RCS/CARVAL?
RCS/CARVAL is shorthand for CarVal Investors, with the company name being CarVal Investors Inc
Caracase was born in New York City, but grew up in North Carolina.
RCS/CARVAL 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 CarVal Investors.
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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:
- ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for CarVal Investors:
Address:
- 1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 1000 Minneapolis, MN 55416
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
Payments can be made online, with a credit or debit card, check, or money order. AB CarVal has options for missed or late payments, as well as a mobile app for payment convenience. Wire transfers are also an accepted form of payment.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | No |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | No |
| 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
they do not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. To qualify for loan forgiveness, students must meet specific requirements related to the type of loan, their current job and income, and their repayment history.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
you cannot apply for a loan online, over the phone, or in person with AB CarVal Investors. You can apply for a loan using a mobile app with AB CarVal if you have a cosigner.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I apply for a loan online? | No |
| 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.
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 RCS/CARVAL 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.
