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Credit builder app blocks new advance citing chargeback with no explanation or support

A Kikoff customer who repaid a loan and qualified for a new advance was blocked with a vague chargeback error and had no way to reach support. Credit builder apps that deny access without explanation and provide no dispute resolution path leave low-income consumers—who depend on these products for credit access—with no recourse.

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