What does UNITED CFN mean on my credit report?
Learn about UNITED CFN, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is UNITED CFN?
UNITED CFN is shorthand for United Consumer Financial Services, with the company name being United Consumer Financial Services Inc
UNITED CFN 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 United Consumer Financial Services.
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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
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⚫ The average account balance is $2300.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $2300.
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⚫ The typical loan duration is 36 months.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Collection Agency/Attorney
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for United Consumer Financial Services:
Address:
- PO Box 856290 Louisville, KY 40285
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
UCFS provides many options for making payments, including a web portal, phone applications, personalized brochures, training for businesses, and a Consumer Care team. They offer a monthly payment plan and accept various forms of payment, such as prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, and checks. There are 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
UCFS does not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation, however they do provide exceptional consumer service to help customers make their payments as agreed within the contract. UCFS also offers training and support to businesses to offer financing to their customers.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
UCFS is a finance company that offers loans to individuals. Loans can be applied for online, over the phone, or in person. UCFS also offers a mobile app for applying for loans. Cosigners are allowed for loan applicants.
| Question | Answer |
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| 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 UNITED CFN 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.