Auto Lender Fails to Release Lien After Payoff, Blocking Trade-In
After an auto loan is paid off via refinancing, Ally Financial fails to deliver the lien release to the receiving lender or DMV in a timely manner. The active lien blocks the vehicle from being traded in at a dealership. Consumers have no visibility into the lien release status or timeline.
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