What does OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR mean on my credit report?

Learn about OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR, an provider 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 OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR?

OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR is shorthand for Oklahoma Student Loan Authority , with the company name being Oklahoma Student Loan Authority Inc

OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR is a Loan Provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:

  • ⚫ You missed a repayment.

  • ⚫ You opened an account with Oklahoma Student Loan Authority .

  • ⚫ 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:

  • ⚫ Education

How do I contact them?

Here is the current contact details for Oklahoma Student Loan Authority :

Address:

  • 525 Central Park Drive, Suite 600 - Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Website:

Email:

Phone:

Payments

You can make a payment by logging in to your account, calling 866-264-9762, or sending an email. You can also make a payment using a mobile app. The only payment options available are online or by phone with a debit card, credit card, or ACH payment from checking or savings account. There are penalties for late or missed payments including increased interest rates and decreased credit score.

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

the company does not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. However, borrowers may qualify for loan forgiveness by contacting their state ombudsman or Federal Student Aid office.

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

How to Apply

You can apply for a loan online, but not over the phone or in person. A cosigner may be used to help you qualify for the loan.

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? No
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.

OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR 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.

What is a Loan Provider?

A loan provider is a bank or financial organization that can provide loans. In order to apply for a loan they will run a hard inquiry on your credit account which will negatively impact your credit report. They may make mistakes in their reporting, so if it says that you have missed a payment and you haven’t then if you take the correct action you will be able to remove the late repayment from your credit profile.

How do I remove OK STUDENT LOAN AUTHOR 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.