What does UNIVERSAL PAYMENT CORP mean on my credit report?
Learn about UNIVERSAL PAYMENT CORP, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is UNIVERSAL PAYMENT CORP?
UNIVERSAL PAYMENT CORP is shorthand for Universal Payment Corp, with the company name being Universal Payment Corp Inc
UNIVERSAL PAYMENT CORP 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 Universal Payment Corp.
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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
- ⚫ Unsecured
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Universal Payment Corp:
Address:
- P.O. Box 2759 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-2759
Website:
Phone:
Payments
Method of payment include online, over the phone, wire transfer, and prepaid debit card. There are no monthly payment plans, but there is the option to make payments using a check or money order. 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
Universal Payment Corporation does not offer loan consolidation or forgiveness. To qualify for loan forgiveness, borrowers must meet certain qualifications, which typically include making a minimum number of payments over the life of the loan, or being employed in a certain field or profession. Additionally, borrowers must demonstrate that they have made efforts to make payments in good faith.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
you can apply for a loan online, in person, or using a mobile app through Universal Payment Corporation. You can also apply for a loan with 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.
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 UNIVERSAL PAYMENT CORP 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.