Consumer complaint received 2019-05-18
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: MT
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-product: Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease
Sub-issue: Fraudulent loan

Complaint:
Without proper and immediate notification from XXXX XXXX XXXX that the legally binding written and signed purchase and financial contract with the listed vehicle identification number, and the vehicle we agreed to purchase, finance, and were in current possession of, was not the vehicle that was purchased and financed. On XX/XX/2018 we were notified via text message by the business manager at XXXX XXXX that there was additional paperwork to be signed that had been overlooked when we had purchased the vehicle on XX/XX/2018. When asked what was going on and why we needed for come down we were told it was a simple mistake in the computer stating the wrong vehicle, but that the paper contract was correct. We were told that the only problem was a simple ; one wrong number on the VIN in the computer, and all the financed and contracted information were correct on the original that was signed on XX/XX/2018.  We were told there was no need for a new paper contract, and once we signed the tiny black signature pad everything was a done deal. When specifically asked why we were unable to see or read anything we were told that there was NO NEED, since we already did that with the paper contract that we went over and agreed to and signed originally. It was not until XX/XX/2018 that we were texted again and asked to come down as we needed to redo a paper contract for the vehicle. I was assured it was No Big Deal. We at this point were quite concerned as we were told that this was not needed and had already been verified with Ally Financial. I was upset at this time as we had attempted to get the plates on the vehicle, and were told that the vehicle we were driving was not owned by us according to the DMV, and could be considered stolen or illegal with assumption that the VIN was not the vehicle listed as to be in our possession. When I asked about what the NO NEED TO READ information that we signed on XX/XX/2018, and why we are having so many problems in regards to this purchase agreement we were again not told the entire truth and our concerns were disregarded as if we were overreacting. In the mean time I had attempted to obtain prequalification for a home that we wanted to place an offer on for purchase, and upon pulling our credit at the XXXX XXXX XXXX we were called, and notified that because we had purchased two vehicles within a couple of weeks of each other there is no way that we would be able to pre-qualify for a loan now. I then called Ally Financial and was notified that we had two separate loan accounts one for a XXXX XXXX 2018 and a XXXX XXXX 2018. I was devastated as we had been working on credit building and proving financial worth for 2 years, and when I called the business manager again I was treated as though I was overreacting and he had no idea how that could even be possible. The home ended up selling and we missed our chance, and also was denied on a current small business loan that I had been working on for over a month ; putting together a small business plan for my medical practice. I had to ask my parents to do the financing as I could not wait for this mess to be figured out. I attempted to make the truck payment as listed as due on XX/XX/2018, and was unable to do so as the listed account was for a XXXX XXXX that had a payment due, and the listed XXXX XXXX would not allow payment. It was not until XX/XX/2018 that the paper contract was signed at XXXX XXXX with notification that first payment would not be for the standard 45 days, and we were also told that again nothing changed so our written contract was correct, and the two paper pages were the originals to be sent to Ally. It was then on XX/XX/2018 that we noticed that we had the incorrect second key FOB and owners manual which was even more upsetting and suspicious. It was then on XX/XX/2018 that I attempted to make a payment believing that would be my first payment as told, and I was notified that I am 30 days past due. I was devastated as the payments are {$1600.00}, and there is no possible way that I could just come up with the extra. I did make the payment and wanted an investigation with Ally, and they just kept telling me my problem rests with XXXX XXXX, and when I would call XXXX XXXX I was told my problem was with Ally. I attempted in the excess of 10 times to speak with XXXX XXXX, leaving messages with no response, and Ally refused to correct the information acting as if I was lying about the situation. When XXXX came I made a payment in the hopes that it would be corrected only to find out that I was reported as 30 days late again, and was pretty much continuously told to make the account current which was financially impossible to just come up with that extra money like it was no big deal. It has been a continued arguments and fights since then including being unable to even continue to have accounts with other medical suppliers, personal and business accounts etc because of our credit report and score. This vehicle purchase, that we thought would help our financial worthiness, has instead destroyed XXXX and me financially. 
This has resulted in an extremely upsetting, financially ruining, and very costly experience with the XXXX XXXX XXXX dealership regarding the incorrect VIN, initiation of a faulty binding legal contract regarding the purchase of the vehicle and financial acceptance and responsibility, and your financial team changing without agreement and prior knowledge the original purchase and financial acceptance agreement with XXXX XXXX and Ally Financial, therefore leading to loan default and incorrect reporting to credit agencies resulting in current financial ruin and personal financial self-worth. We are requesting compensation from XXXX XXXX XXXX for our losses including acquired financial loss, acquired debt, and verification of inaccurate information as reported to the furnisher ( Ally Financial ) and the CRAs.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation