Wells Fargo Cannot Locate Insurance Payoff Wire for Totaled Vehicle After 45 Days
An insurance company sent a $12,000 payoff wire to Wells Fargo for a total-loss vehicle, but 45 days later the bank cannot confirm receipt, process the payment, or close the loan. Individual auto loan payoff tracking failure.
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