Creditor Closes Account and Charges Retroactive Interest Despite Perfect Payment History
Creditors close credit accounts in good standing due to credit score drops unrelated to account behavior, then retroactively charge interest on balances that were previously under promotional terms. Consumers who made every payment on time are ambushed by closure and instant interest charges they could not have anticipated. Proactive alerts when account closure risk is elevated could help consumers move balances before adverse actions trigger.
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