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  • Report:  #337413

Complaint Review: Consumer Mortgage Company - Houston Texas

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- Houston, Texas,
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Consumer Mortgage Company
4608 Nolda Houston, 77007 Texas, U.S.A.
Phone:
713-802-2222
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In July of 2006 I visited a Joe Myers dealership responding to an ad for bad car financing. I was told I was approved and that the finance company was requesting a $500.00 down payment. I gave Joe Myers $500.00 in cash and a check to hold for the remaining. I was told I would have to go to the finance company's location to complete the paperwork. When I went to Consumer Mortgage Company's location and discussed the terms of my loan I decided that it was not in my best interest to go thru with the deal. I was informed that I had no grace period and that the car could be repossessed if it were one day late. I was told there were no extensions or skip payments. I called Joe Myers Ford and expressed my concerns to my salesman and he informed that I could not get my money back and that based on my credit I would not be able to get financed elsewhere. I went thru with the deal and everything was going fine until I got laid off from my job. I called Consumer Mortgage Company asking for an extension and was denied. I struggled to make my payments to avoid repossession and defaulted on a lot of my other bills. I also had trouble making my auto insurance payments because I could not afford it at times. I had to make a choice my auto insurance or my car and I chose my car. In March 2006 the car broke down and I had to pay $466.00 for repairs. I was almost three weeks late on my car payment (the latest I had ever been) and the collections department contacted my father and informed him that they were going to repo my car. My father contacted me right away and I called and spoke with James Hayes. I explained to him what happened and he told me it did not matter I needed to turn the car in. He would not work with me. He said the car would look better on me if I turned it in voluntary when I went to get another car. That was very hurtful because when I was unemployed I made my payments and was a good customer despite my credit. Nonetheless, I contacted the company again to determine if there was anything that could be done and once again I had to speak with James Hayes. Mr. Hayes was very rude he told me that he couldn't help me because I had already been given an extension. I asked how was that possible because I was told the company does not give extensions and denied. He stated because of the lapse in insurance in the vehicle he had given me an extension to keep from repossessing the vehicle. I informed Mr. Hayes I was not behind on my payments and had not been notified of an extension. He stated the company did not have to tell me anything and that because they brought insurance and added it to the loan I delinquent and he had given me an extension. He told me to turn the car in. I informed Mr. Hayes that I felt as though they were trying to force me into to repossession he told me to get an attorney and hung the phone up. Nonetheless, I was able to make my car payment. I requested my payment history and found that I was given an extension and called in to speak to someone regarding the matter and no one seemed to care. Now the engine is blown in the car and I contacted the company again to try to work out something and they will not help me. My credit is not so good and I have been unsuccessful in my attempts to get refinanced elsewhere. I don't think it is right what this company has done to me. I have been a good customer no matter what obstacles I was facing.

C. dancy

Houston, Texas

U.S.A.


5 Updates & Rebuttals

LIAR

CALDWELL,
Texas,
United States of America
RUDE PEOPLE

#2General Comment

Fri, May 28, 2010

I AM SO SORRY I AM A CUSTOMER WITH CMC...AND LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING THESE PEOPLE AT CMC ARE THE SORRIEST HEARTLESS PEOPLE TO DEAL WITH...THEY TREAT PEOPLE LIKE CRAP...I CANT WAIT TILL THEY ARE DOWN TO THE GROUND...ALL WE WANT IS A LITTLE PATIENCE.. WITH THESE PAYMENT WORK WITH US INSTEAD OF THAT.. THEY THREATEN EVERY TIME THEY CALL AND HER FAVORITE WORD IS WELL I GOT A GUY OUT THERE DRIVING AROUND WAITING FOR MY WORD...I HOPE WHEN I FINISH THESE PAYMENT THAT NO ONE EVER GOES THERE CAUSE U ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE. I HOPE THEY CLOSE THIS PLACE DOWN. I WOULD LOVE TO BUY THIS COMPANY OUT AND FIRE ALL THEM IDIOTS. I AM BUYING MY LAST CAR AND I WILL NEVER RECOMEND THEM TO ANY ONE EVER...AND THE LAST IDIOT THAT WROTE NICE THINGS ABOUT CMC...U KNOW YOU WORK FOR CMC AND THEY PAID U A BIG TIP. SO MAY THE DEVIL BLESS CMC....


Medic

United States of America
Another Opinion

#3Consumer Comment

Fri, January 01, 2010

I recently paid off an auto loan I had with CMC. They are indeed a 2nd chance finance company. People who utilize this type of financing option know quite well why they are in the situations they are; myself included. I am unfortunately paying a hefty price for financial irresponsibilies I had when I was younger. They were of my own doing, and like others I must accept responsibility for it.

 

I do have to disagree with The original poster. The 2.5 year relashionship I had with this company while I had a loan with them was simply a buisness relashionship. They loaned me money to purchase my vehicle, I payed them back. I was well informed of the conditions of the loan before I signed the documentation, and I agreed to them. My loan was due on the 16th of every month. I too was informed UP FRONT that if I was late paying my monthly payment, CMC would begin the reposession process. I agreed to that term. To insure that my payment was recieved on time each month, I paid the day beofre, and ALWAYS paid over the phone. There was a small surcharge to pay by phone, but that extra piece of mind, knowing that my payment was recieved on time was well worth it.

I cannot honestly say that anyone I ever spoke to at CMC was "rude". I would use the term "No nonsence", possibly "buisness-like". They have a job to do, and I had an obligation to fulfill; it's that simple. As I said above. I always paid on time, and not once in the entire time I was under payment obligation did I EVER have a problem with anyone at the company. I spoke to people in their office regularly to keep tabs on the amound of money I owed them, and they were always courteous, and accurate.

As for the original post that continued to state that Mr. Hays was rude, again I have to disagree. I spoke to Mr. Hays MANY times throughout the duration of my loan, and he was ALWAYS courteous, and down right friendly on the phone. He always remembered to wish me a good afternoon, weekend, holiday or whatever the case may have been... and I always did in return.

At the completion of my loan, when I made the final payment on my vehicle, I asked the employee how long it would take for me to recive the vehicle title. The employee quoted me an approximated time frame. Within that timeframe I did indeed recieve the title to my vehicle.

In conclusion, I have to say that the relashionship I shared with CMC over the duration of my loan was strictly buisness in nature. They were honest, I was honest. They made good on their end of the deal, and I made all of my payments on time. There were never problems between us. The age old addage' is true yet again. " A man is only as worthy as his handshake, and a mans handshake is his bond". This company makes a huge underwriting risk by financing the type of consumer they do. They are indeed strict on their terms, but can you honestly blame them? If you hold up to your end of the obligations, there shouldn't be any problem.


Rachel

Houston,
Texas,
U.S.A.
there really not like that

#4Consumer Comment

Fri, July 17, 2009

I have been financed with the company for a year and 3 months. The only time I have had someone rude to me is when i hung up on them 1st. I couldnt make a payment because I lost my job and they told me I had no grace period, But in all reality all financing companies will say that. I can also understand as to why they were upset because it was my first payment I owed. If anything my credit has improved because of them. If you follow the requirements of the company and make your payments on time they will give you no problems. I was late one time and that was because of the hurricane ike and we didnt get paid for being off. I called CMC and they let me make a deferred payment. Which helped a lot.This is why they check and se how long you been employed and how much your income is. This is why they make you sign a contract for you to agree with there terms. They are a second hand mortgage company. So they are helping you out with the bad credit you already have. I always drive up there to make my payment and have always been treated with respect.


Anonymous

Houston,
Texas,
U.S.A.
Response to C Dancy and Rebuttal

#5Consumer Comment

Thu, November 27, 2008

As I read the rebuttal, it's interesting that its titled "Consumer Suggestion" yet they seem to know all her information. That's borderline 3rd party disclosure, and could possibly be viewed as a violation of the FDCPA, so whoever typed the rebuttal should be more careful in their responses. Most likely, that was an employee of the company. As far as Consumer Mortgage itself, they are indeed a 2nd chance auto loan provider, which is a good thing for persons with less than perfect credit. They don't have grace periods, per se, but your car isn't repossessed after one day, although Ramona and Dolores love to use that as their excuse. The idea of the company is great, but the employees are indeed unprofessional and rude. They are all in the same room with cheap little office dividers and try to act as if its difficult to reach another associate. I know Mac Haik Ford sometimes go through them, I think its just Ford in general. Honestly, I would say to anyone, if they have another option, go with the other option over Consumer Mortage. If they are your only option, then look for another way to get a car. This company is definitely not worth the trouble.


The Truth

Houston,
Texas,
U.S.A.
The truth about c dancy

#6Consumer Suggestion

Wed, October 22, 2008

Consumer Mortgage Company is a 2nd chance auto financer, which means financing for people with bad credit or bad public records. (Bad = not so good). C Dancy states how rude the employees are, especially James Hayes. The employees are NEVER rude until the customer steps out of line. So if C Dancy experienced rude treatment, she should question how she behaves when communicating with the company. Also, the repairs that were mentioned...the owner of Consumer Mortage actually paid to have C Dancy's car repaired and asked only that she pay him back in monthly pmts (broken down over 2 years). Ask yourself and all the people you know, "If your car breaks down, will your lienholder pay to repair for you?" She failed to mention that. Also, C Dancy did not mention how many times she has been up for repo, how rude she is when she calls in or that she does not regularly keep insurance on the vehicle. Odd those things were not mentioned.... C Dancy, the best way to solve your problem is: 1. Pay off your car loan 2. Pick up your title 3. Never call Consumer Mortgage Company again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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