What does WORLD FINANCE CO mean on my credit report?
Learn about WORLD FINANCE CO, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is WORLD FINANCE CO?
WORLD FINANCE CO is shorthand for World Finance, with the company name being World Finance Inc
WORLD FINANCE CO 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 World Finance.
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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.
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for World Finance:
Address:
- PO Box 6429 Greenville, SC 29606
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Payments
World Finance offers a few different payment methods, including online payments, payments over the phone, and setting up an online payment account. Customers can use a prepaid debit card to make a payment. There are penalties for late or missed payments, including additional fees and charges. World Finance accepts payments through wire transfer.
| 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
World Finance does not offer loan forgiveness or loan consolidation. Qualifying for loan forgiveness depends on the specific lender and loan product. World Finance offers personal installment loans with competitive interest rates and terms, and they may be able to help customers with payment schedules if they are having trouble making payments.
| 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, over the phone, or in person. A mobile app is also available. World Finance offers personal installment loans with benefits, including the ability to borrow money without perfect credit. A cosigner may also be used.
| 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 WORLD FINANCE CO 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.