What does SANTANDER CONSUMER USA mean on my credit report?

Learn about SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, 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 SANTANDER CONSUMER USA?

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA is shorthand for Santander Consumer USA Inc, with the company name being Santander Consumer USA Inc Inc

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA 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 Santander Consumer USA Inc.

  • ⚫ 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
  • ⚫ Auto Loan
  • ⚫ Auto

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Santander Consumer USA Inc:

Address:

  • P.O. Box 961245

Fort Worth, TX 76161-1245

Website:

Phone:

Payments

There are several ways to make payments - online, over the phone, through a mobile app, and more. You can also use a prepaid debit card, wire transfer, or check/money order in some cases. There may be 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
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

There are three main options for student loan repayment: loan consolidation, loan forgiveness, and the standard 10-year repayment plan. Borrowers may qualify for loan forgiveness if they work in certain public service jobs or if they make payments for a certain number of years through an income-driven repayment plan. Loan consolidation can make monthly payments more manageable, but it generally increases the total amount of interest that a borrower pays over the life of the loan. The standard 10-year repayment plan offers the lowest monthly payments but also the highest total interest costs.

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

How to Apply

you can apply for a loan online, over the phone, or in person. You may also be able to apply for a loan using a mobile app. In some cases, you may need 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? 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.

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA 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 SANTANDER CONSUMER USA 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.