What does SUN FNANCE mean on my credit report?

Learn about SUN FNANCE, 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 SUN FNANCE?

SUN FNANCE is shorthand for Sun Life, with the company name being Sun Life Inc

At Sun Life we want to do business with suppliers who share our values; they are client focus, integrity, engagement, excellence and innovation. Client data safety and security is one of our highest priorities, which is why we have our “Code of Conduct and Ethics Hotline”.

SUN FNANCE 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 Sun Life.

  • ⚫ 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 Sun Life:

Address:

  • 1 York Street Toronto, Ontario M5J 0B6

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

There are many ways to make a payment, including over the phone, online, or through a mobile app. Other payment options include using a check or money order. There are penalties for late or missed payments, such as interest and other fees.

Question Answer
Do they offer a monthly payment plan? No
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

they do not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation services.

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

How to Apply

It is not possible to apply for a loan online or over the phone through Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Those interested in applying for a loan must do so in person and should be prepared to provide proof of income, identity, and other required documents. It may be possible to apply for a loan with 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? Yes
Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? No
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.

SUN FNANCE 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 SUN FNANCE 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.