FinancePayoff
#RI-69a82b9f·4 months ago·
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“Mortgage servicer changed unexpectedly”
What Actually Happened
Mortgage servicer refused to accept payoff until later date, causing potential loss of sale and thousands in extra costs
What I wish I knew
"Ask for payoff instructions without amount to avoid delays"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Request payoff instructions from mortgage servicer and consider filing a CFPB complaint if refused"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Finance Category
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