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Tidalwave Finance complaints
Filed under Tidalwave Finance Corporation
Consumers have filed 13 complaints about Tidalwave Finance since 2015, none in the last 12 months. It answered 53.8% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is managing the loan or lease.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 13
- Last 12 months
- 0
- Answered on time
- 53.8%
- Closed with relief
- 0%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- -
Since February 2015
new vs the year before
Industry: 98.2%
Typical auto lender: 9%
Newest: May 14, 2023
Tidalwave Finance complaints by month
The busiest month was July 2016 (2 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Tidalwave Finance answered all time
- Closed with explanation1076.9%
- Untimely response323.1%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
What Tidalwave Finance complaints are about
Top Tidalwave Finance problems
Inside "Managing the loan or lease"
- Problem with additional products or services purchased with the loan 1
- Problem with fees charged 1
Where Tidalwave Finance complaints come from
Most complaints: California (10), Florida (1), Texas (1), Wisconsin (1).
Tidalwave Finance compared with other auto lenders
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Savings GroupAuto loans & leases | 63 | 41 | C |
| 2 | AC AutoPay LLC, Denver, CO BranchAuto loans & leases | 60 | 38 | C |
| 3 | CARS AcquisitionAuto loans & leases | 81 | 34 | A |
| 4 | EA HoldingsAuto loans & leases | 3 | 33 | F |
| 5 | Innovate ManagedAuto loans & leases | 6 | 32 | F |
| 6 | Cooley EnterprisesAuto loans & leases | 8 | 31 | F |
| 7 | Challenge Financial ServicesAuto loans & leases | 5 | 27 | F |
| 8 | Tidalwave FinanceAuto loans & leases | - | 0 | - |
Compare side by side: Tidalwave Finance vs The Savings Group · Tidalwave Finance vs AC AutoPay LLC, Denver, CO Branch · Tidalwave Finance vs CARS Acquisition · Tidalwave Finance vs EA Holdings
What people say about Tidalwave Finance
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2023 | Auto loans & leases | Struggling to pay your loanLoan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold | No timely reply |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportAccount information incorrect | No timely reply |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Auto loans & leases | Managing the loan or leaseProblem with additional products or services purchased with the loan | No timely reply |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Auto loans & leases | Problems at the end of the loan or leaseUnable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off | Explained |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Auto loans & leases | Managing the loan or leaseProblem with fees charged | Explained |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Credit reporting | Incorrect information on your reportInformation is missing that should be on the report | Explained |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Auto loans & leases | Problems at the end of the loan or leaseUnable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off | Explained |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Auto loans & leases | Problems when you are unable to pay | Explained |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Auto loans & leases | Managing the loan or lease | Explained |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Auto loans & leases | Taking out the loan or lease | Explained |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Debt collection | Improper contact or sharing of infoTalked to a third party about my debt | Explained |
| Apr 3, 2015 | Auto loans & leases | Problems when you are unable to pay | Explained |
Questions about Tidalwave Finance
How many complaints does Tidalwave Finance have?
Tidalwave Finance has 13 complaints on record since February 2015, including 0 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days.
Does Tidalwave Finance respond to complaints?
Yes. Tidalwave Finance answered 53.8% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Tidalwave Finance?
The most common problems are managing the loan or lease (3), problems when you are unable to pay (3), incorrect information on your report (2).
Is Tidalwave Finance legit?
Tidalwave Finance is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 13 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Tidalwave Finance legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
How do I file a complaint against Tidalwave Finance?
Complain to Tidalwave Finance in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Tidalwave Finance complaints come from?
Most come from California (10), Florida (1), Texas (1). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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