Lease-End Billing Error Sent to Collections Due to Mailing Mistake
A borrower whose auto lease ended with a confirmed zero balance later found a late tax bill and dealer fees reported as a collections mark on their credit report, because the lender mailed the notices to an outdated address despite having current contact information on file. The lender phone system also blocks direct access to a representative, leaving automated menus as the only path to resolution.
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