Student loan -- Dealing with your lender or servicer -- Complaint #7471023
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7471023
Company: Edfinancial Services
Product: Student loan
Sub-Product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-Issue: Problem with customer service
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 21224
Date Received: 2023-08-29T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-08-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, I called EdFinancial to request a refund on my student loan balance which had been previously paid off in full ( I have the letters to prove it ). I requested a refund of $ XXXX to correspond with the amount that I would have been forgiven if the Biden student loan forgiveness program had not been blocked. They told me the request had been submitted and that I should see an electronic deposit back in my bank account within 5 months. I never saw the money come back in my bank account, however my student loan balance was updated to show XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I called EdFinancial again to request that the refund request be stopped and for the balance to be reversed back to XXXX, as I never actually received the money. They told me that they had requested a paper check be sent in the mail, which was not what I was told would happen in XXXX. I requested to cancel the check as I had never received it and to reverse the balance. EdFinancial then told me they would cancel the check and put in a request to reverse the balance. Since I saw no action being taken, on XX/XX/XXXX I called EdFinancial and I had to wait in a queue where I was quoted a 280 minute wait time. I waited over 5 hours, and then was hung up on. I immediately tried to call back and was given a wait time of 500 minutes which is unacceptably long. I then tried to do the live chat option but the chat was ended by EdFinancial before anyone actually began to talk to me.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7471023 about?
Complaint #7471023 was filed against Edfinancial Services regarding Student loan specifically about Dealing with your lender or servicer. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-08-29T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Edfinancial Services 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 (Student loan) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Edfinancial Services?
Yes, visit the Edfinancial Services company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/edfinancial-services to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.