Date Received: 2018-09-10
Issue: Getting a loan or lease
Subissue: Changes in terms mid-deal or after closing
Consumer Complaint: I went to the dealership, XXXX XXXX, terms of the loan were for XXXX for 5 years at approx 10 % interest with one bank, for a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, payments of around {$260.00} a month. I believe it was XXXX ( I have the terms in hard copy somewhere, just need to dig them up, which is why they are not attached now ), with the dealer paying off the remaining balance we owed with Santander Consumer USA on our XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Santander kept calling me for approx 2 weeks after the deal was closed. I called the dealership to ask why the old bank had not been paid off, they said I needed to come in and talk in person. When I went in, I was told TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DEAL WAS DONE that XXXX had denied my credit application, and that I was being placed with Santander, at an interest rate of 19.5 %, pushing my payments form {$260.00} to {$310.00}, a {$45.00} difference. At the time I was working and healthy, which was back in XX/XX/2013, but now I am sick, in and out of work on disability, and have had the vehicle repossessed once already after coming back to work from XXXX XXXX XXXX. A {$45.00} bump in the payment each month is catastrophic, plus Santander keeps saying there is nothing they can do for me.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 32244
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-10
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: I purchased a car and it was a total loss. The company Santander was going to be paid in full for the full balance by XXXX XXXX. They have reported the loan late every month eventhough the loan was to be covered because it was a total loss. This has stopped me from being able to qualify for a home loan becaus they should be reporting the balance as {$0.00} amd never late.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 304XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-10
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue: Billing problem
Consumer Complaint: I am a primary and secondary buyer with XXXX XXXX. The account for which I am a secondary buyer, payments are being posted as being late when there are bank withdrawals stating the date and amounts of payments within 30 days of the due date. I have been calling over 5 times to get this resolved, and I am not getting any resolution. Each time I call someone puts in a dispute but the issue keeps reoccurring. I call back to see if the problem is corrected and I am told it's current. Now I am calling again today and its 45 days past due, when a payment was just made in XX/XX/XXXX for the XX/XX/XXXX payment. I was never received any documentation from XXXX XXXX regarding our disputes and was told today that is not the company 's responsibility to send me documentation. So I have no proof from XXXX XXXX stating that this is actually been corrected. Every person that I speak too gives conflicting or incorrect information, which leads to believe that this will not be resolved. This has affected my credit score for there inaccurate reporting.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 48091
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-10
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Subissue: Problem after you declared or threatened to declare bankruptcy
Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX *CHAPTER XXXX BK DISCHARGED AUTO LOAN DEBT AS EXEMPT " SANTANDER AUTO LOAN BALANCE OF {$22000.00} UPSIDE DOWN DEBT FOR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PURCHASED ON XX/XX/XXXX FOR {$17000.00} WAS DISCHARGED '' XX/XX/XXXX *SANTANDER SENT ME " NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCELERATE AND REQUIREMENT OF STRICT COMPLIANCE '' LETTER ADVISING DEFAULT OF CONTRACT STATING LATE ON MAKING PAYMENTS DEMANDING PAST DUE AMOUNT OF {$2700.00} BY XX/XX/XXXX -- MY ATTORNEY ADVISED ME SAME DAY TO DISREGARD THE LETTER BECAUSE IT VIOLATES BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE LAWS XX/XX/XXXX *XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX WAS STOLEN FROM MY DRIVEWAY, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, BY AUTO REPOSSESSORS HIRED BY SANTANDER.. MY SON HAD DRIVEN HOME FROM COLLEGE THAT WEEKEND ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL LEAVE FROM UNIVERSITY OF XXXX WITH ALL OF HIS BELONGINGS STILL PACKED IN HIS TRUCK, WHEN WE WOKE UP THAT SUNDAY MORNING TO FIND EVERYTHING GONE -- MY ATTORNEY ADVISED ME SAME DAY, THATS NOT LEGAL, BUT NOTHING WE CAN DO NOW XX/XX/XXXX *LETTER FROM SANTANDER STATES DECLINED FOR VEHICLE LOAN DUE TO " PREVIOUS REPOSSESSION '' XX/XX/XXXX *DECLINED AUTO LOAN BY XXXX XXXX, SANTANDER AFFILIATE XX/XX/XXXX *CREDIT INQUIRY FROM SANTANDER AUTO DECLINED APPLICATION FOR AUTO LOAN XX/XX/XXXX *OFFICIAL DOCUMENT LENDER PRE-APPROVAL FROM GOVERNMENT APPROVED LOAN TO ASSIST WITH AUTO LOAN QUALIFIED BY SPECIAL LENDING FROM BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE DIVISION WITH XXXX DOWN PAYMENT ONLY NEEDING COPY OF TDL WITH PROOF OF INCOME DECLINED BY SANTANDER AS THE SPECIAL BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE LENDER IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS AND FIVE MONTHS SINCE BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE AND I STILL CAN NOT OBTAIN AN AUTO LOAN DUE TO SANTANDER FLAGGING ME TO ALL OTHER LENDERS AS A REPOSSESSION AFTER BK DISCHARGE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT DISCHARGED DEBT ON VEHICLE THEY TOOK WITHOUT LEGAL COMPLIANCE TO BK RULES.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77382
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-09
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2018, I had applied for a line of credit, with a lender. I was denied due to the fact that, Santander Consumer USA, has continued to report negative and incorrect reports about my past credit with them, to all credit bureau 's. After trying to correct this era with them on several occasions, they still haven't done so. I had retained a credit repair agency, to help me rectify this problem, and as of today they still haven't done so. I am now reaching out to Consumer Finance, because I feel like my rights have been violated, Under the Consumer Finance Rights.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 604XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-07
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease
Subissue: Problem when attempting to purchase vehicle at the end of the lease
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2018 I initiated a chat session within XXXX after logging into my account. I explained that there was a property tax discrepancy on the latest tax bill XXXX sent me to pay on XX/XX/2018 and {$120.00} was not my responsibility. There were two cars on the bill based on what my local tax office confirmed. After providing the detail the service rep instructed me to send a fax with all the details to the XXXX tax team that included an email from my tax office to XXXX confirming there were two cars on one bill, copy of the tax bill sent to XXXX, Tax office print outs showing VIN numbers of the two cars on the same tax bill along with the amounts owed for each, copy of my monthly XXXX bill showing total amount owed had the {$120.00} included. A fax was sent that day and I followed up on XX/XX/2018 via phone and spoke to XXXX who informed me that all requests can not be faxed but have to be emailed. On XX/XX/18 I emailed the XXXX XXXX team my documentation which included the fax cover letter explaining the property tax discrepancy and supporting documentation. Since XX/XX/XXXX I called customer service the following dates to get an update : XX/XX/XXXX : Spoke with XXXX ( no update ) XX/XX/18 : Spoke with XXXX ( no update and opened an official complaint # XXXX ) XX/XX/18 : Spoke with XXXX ( no updae ) XX/XX/18 : Spoke with XXXX ( stated no one has even looked at my complaint ) XX/XX/18 : Spoke with XXXX ( no update ) and stated that I need resolution since my lease is up the end of XXXX. XX/XX/18 : Spoke with XXXX from office of Consumer Practices ( he emailed tax office and said to follow up in a couple days ) XX/XX/18 : Spoke to XXXX form office of Consumer Practices and had no update. The payoff to purchase my car had an extra {$120.00} added to the payoff which is owed to me. I do not feel it is acceptable to have an escalated issue unresolved for 4 months when the documentation provided clearly explained the error.
Company Response:
State: CT
Zip: 06460
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-07
Issue: Getting a loan or lease
Subissue: Fraudulent loan
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Texas committed fraud when they sold me a XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Blue Tec that had open recalls and one being for the XXXX XXXX XXXX and the XXXX XXXX being the first and most severe in the order of repairing when a repair becomes available. We purchased the SUV on XX/XX/XXXX and our contracts were also backdated, our vehicle was in the shop 7 out of 8 weeks of ownership. I immediately notified XXXX XXXX who told me do not make a payment we are putting this in review. Our serpentine belt broke while in route to my mother in-laws house traveling at XXXX mph no steering with my wife and XXXX of our XXXX children, stranded in the country. We had only owned the car for three days so we called XXXX XXXX who then instructed us to have the SUV towed to them at our own expense so we did. Three weeks later the car I still not working and it was transferred to a mom and pops automotive repair shop only to be transferred back to XXXX XXXX for a brake job. I had XXXX XXXX so my wife goes to pick up her SUV and calls me in hysterics saying she had no brakes, you see the brakes were needing to be done and before purchase XXXX XXXX agreed, my wife went back to the dealership crying with me on the phone and they forced her to drive the SUV with no brakes one hour home to XXXX keep in mind they were informed about the XXXX XXXX XXXX in essence they were attempting to murder and mame my wife. My wife complied and later we found out about the recall only for our Serpentine to re-brake the following day, so it had to be returned again. Then two weeks later we go get the car, keep in mind we called XXXX XXXX Weekly with updates only to be directed to not make payments it was in review, not even 12 hours after receiving our broken car XXXX XXXX has our SUV repossessed at XXXX XXXX leaving me stranded with XXXX kids no way to school. XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX both need to be held accountable.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78602
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-07
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue: Problem with fees charged
Consumer Complaint: To Whom it May Concern, I XXXX XXXX have had nothing but issues with Santander Consumer USA, they erroneously placed me on a cease and desist in regards to communications. I spoke to multiple representatives at this company and the last was finally able to resolve this issue. The reason I bring this up is because the repossessed my car with no forewarning and or no explanation of any of the fees that have been incurred on the account. My original loan was for roughly {$13000.00} and I've paid nearly {$30000.00} for car that I still owe XXXX on. I have upload a transcript of all transactions on the account and am more willing to suffice any other documents needed. I am filing a formal complaint with my local consumer protection agency for the first repossession as the tow truck company illegally entered into a gated property for residents only, the sign outside states " private property violators will be prosecuted '' the tow truck driver followed behind a vehicle and illegal entered my residence with no consent from the landlord.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92595
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-06
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Subissue: Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Consumer Complaint: I was apart of a joint auto loan that was taken out on XX/XX/XXXX for {$15000.00} with Santandar Consumer USA. This account was paid $ XXXX monthly until XX/XX/XXXX for a total of 64 months totally {$26000.00}. I have called several times a year starting in XX/XX/XXXX and sent many disputes to both Santandar and the 3 major credit report requesting an amortization schedule of payments and correct reporting of this loan. The Truth Lending Act requires creditors to give consumers written disclosure of important terms of the loan before they sign. This includes the APR, finance charge, monthly payment amount, payment due dates, amount financed, length, and any charges for late payment. The key word here is " written ; '' no word of mouth promises will do. On my credit report dated XX/XX/XXXX there are discrepancies in the amount still owed on the account after voluntarily surrendering the vehicle in XX/XX/XXXX. How is it possible to pay on a vehicle for over 5 years and still owe a balance of {$12000.00}? This is only a {$3000.00} of principal applied on a 60 month note. The amount owed is a guess as it varies on my different credit reports. Santandar won't cooperate with my request and the credit bureaus have failed me in accurate reporting. This loan is ruining life and credit profile and I have exhausted all options to get this account rectified. Predatory lending is any lending practice that imposes unfair or abusive loan terms on a borrower. It is also any practice that convinces a borrower to accept unfair terms through deceptive, coercive, exploitative or unscrupulous actions for a loan that a borrower doesnt need, doesnt want or cant afford. Below are links to lawsuits against this company. Please see attached. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75234
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-09-06
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: I contacted Santander to request two late payments to be removed and was told to file a complaint or dispute instead ; Santander will review the facts of the complaint or dispute and make a determination after. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Account Number : XXXX XX/XX/2018 To Whom It May Concern : Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and I hope your day is going well. Im writing because I noticed that my most recent credit report contains two ( 2 ) late payments reported XXXX & XX/XX/2018 for my 75-month Installment Loan account. I want you to know that I understand my financial obligations, and if it werent for me losing my job due to being laid off, I would still have an excellent repayment record as noted with my payment history. I made a mistake when I fell behind, but since then, I have successfully gained new employment with XXXX XXXX grossing $ XXXX annually. Since then, Ive had a spotless record of on-time payments. As a single father of XXXX boys who I currently have full custody of, Im now planning to go from being a renter to a homeowner. With my plans of applying for a mortgage, its come to my attention that the missed payments on my record will hurt my ability to qualify. I truly believe that it doesnt reflect my creditworthiness and commitment to repaying my debts. It would help me immensely if you could give me a second chance and make a goodwill adjustment to remove the late payments for both XXXX and XX/XX/2018. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope youll approve my request. Best, XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33033
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-09-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A