What is WFDS?
WFDS is a credit report code that stands for Wells Fargo Dealer Services, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. This financial institution provides indirect auto financing solutions, including loans for new and used vehicles, as well as auto loan refinancing options.
Why WFDS Appears on Your Credit Report
Understanding why Wells Fargo Dealer Services (WFDS) appears on your credit report is important so that you can make informed decisions about your credit. The presence of WFDS can be linked to various financial activities related to auto financing. Here’s a closer look at the common reasons:
1. Auto Loan Application
Wells Fargo Dealer Services might show up on your credit report if you’ve applied for an auto loan. This could be for purchasing a vehicle from a dealership that partners with Wells Fargo, or for auto loan refinancing. A hard inquiry is standard during this process.
2. Cosigning on a Loan
If you cosigned an auto loan, and it was through WFDS, this will appear on your credit report. Cosigning means sharing responsibility for the loan, and hence, the loan’s details are reflected in your credit history.
3. Identity Theft or Reporting Errors
An unexpected appearance of WFDS on your credit report could indicate a reporting error or identity theft. It’s essential to address this promptly by contacting Wells Fargo and the credit bureaus to place a fraud alert or security freeze on your report.
The Impact of WFDS Hard Inquiries on Your Credit
A hard inquiry from WFDS typically reduces your credit score by a few points. While one inquiry has a minimal impact, multiple inquiries in a short time can significantly affect your credit score, as it may indicate that you are actively seeking credit.
How Long WFDS Inquiries Stay on Your Credit Report
WFDS inquiries remain on your credit report for up to two years. Each inquiry is recorded by major credit bureaus such as Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Over time, the impact of these inquiries on your credit score diminishes, but they will remain visible until they drop off automatically after two years.
Handling Unauthorized WFDS Inquiries
If you find an unfamiliar WFDS inquiry on your credit report, it’s important to investigate immediately. Contact Wells Fargo to verify the details of the inquiry. If it is unauthorized, you can dispute it with the credit bureaus to have it removed.
Wells Fargo Dealer Services Contact Information
Address:
Wells Fargo Auto
P.O. Box 168048
Irving, TX 75016-8048
Phone number: (800) 289-8004
Removing WFDS from Your Credit Report
If an inquiry from WFDS is unauthorized or erroneous, you can dispute it under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This law ensures the accuracy of information on your credit reports. You can dispute the inquiry directly with the credit bureaus, or seek assistance from a credit repair company like Credit Saint.
Credit Saint specializes in removing negative items, including hard inquiries, late payments, collections, charge-offs, foreclosures, repossessions, and bankruptcies.
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