Mortgage -- Trouble during payment process -- Complaint #4361727
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4361727
Company: Ally Financial INC.
Product: Mortgage
Sub-Product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process
State: California
ZIP Code: 95762
Date Received: 2021-05-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-05-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, we paid off our mortgage through a refinance. We did not have an escrow account for taxes and insurance, but during escrow, the payoff was overestimated, which resulted in an overpayment of {$3600.00}. This overpayment was deposited to an impound account. I already knew that there would be a large overpayment, I had been watching and waiting for the refund. I did receive a letter from the mortgage company stating that if there was an overpayment, they would be refunding it within their regulations and guidelines. By accident, I found a letter posted in my on-line account dated XX/XX/XXXX entitled Annual Escrow Account Disclosure Statement. {$3600.00} was deposited into the impound account. In addition, interest in the amount of {$4.00} was added for a total of {$3600.00}. In addition, there was a copy of a voided check in the amount of {$3600.00}. I assumed that I would receive this check within one to two weeks. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called the company. They verified that the check was cut and believed that it was mailed between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. They told me that it takes a long time to get the mail from XXXX XXXX to XXXX. I asked what are the steps if I don't receive it. They said that if I don't receive it, they would put a stop payment on it and reissue the check, but that I have to wait at least 30 days from when it was cut to request this. I find this situation unacceptable. There was never a late payment on this account, and the mortgage company 's loan has been more than satisfied. I think it's reasonable to wait 30 days to get a refund, but I do not believe it's reasonable to wait an additional 30 days or more to actually get the money. As long as I do not have the check, the mortgage company has the ability to have use of the money. I also think it's abnormal for even the US Post Office to take a month to deliver a check. I know that's never happened when I receive my bills. The company representative also told me that this happened to another customer and it took over 3 weeks for her to receive a refund. I am suspicious that the company may have a process to hold mail back to enhance their profit while continuing to date their letters and checks to look as though they're compliant with their regulations. The entire process from loan origination back in XXXX until this closing will keep us from ever pursuing a loan of any type with this company.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4361727 about?
Complaint #4361727 was filed against Ally Financial INC. regarding Mortgage specifically about Trouble during payment process. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-05-08T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Ally Financial INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Mortgage) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Ally Financial INC.?
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Disclaimer
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