What does REPUBLIC FINANCE mean on my credit report?

Learn about REPUBLIC FINANCE, 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 REPUBLIC FINANCE?

REPUBLIC FINANCE is shorthand for Republic Finance, with the company name being Republic Finance Inc

Our values meet the team:

REPUBLIC FINANCE 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 Republic Finance.

  • ⚫ 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
  • ⚫ Note Loan

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Republic Finance:

Address:

  • 7031 Commerce Cir. Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

There are several ways to make a payment, all of which are listed here. You can make a payment online, through a mobile app, or using a check or money order. There is no penalty for late or missed payments.

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? No
Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? No

Forgiveness and Cancellation

they do not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. Payment Protection Insurance is not required to get a loan but it can be purchased and cancelled at any time.

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

How to Apply

It is possible to apply for a loan online or using a mobile app. A cosigner may also be used when applying for a loan. Loan payment protection insurance, also known as credit life, credit disability, involuntary unemployment, property, or property auto insurance, is available for most loan options.

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.

REPUBLIC FINANCE 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 REPUBLIC FINANCE 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.