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    Reviewed April 25, 2017

    The application process with Finova Financial was pretty easy. There's a little bit of work and I had to do a lot of things. And I don't like that I have to MoneyGram my payments in, instead of just paying through a debit card or over the phone. It's costing me an extra $7 a month. Other than that, it was a decent experience.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2017

    I made a loan inquiry and Finova contacted me the same day. They agreed with me and I went with them. I mostly filled up the paperwork online and submit some photos. The process was very easy. The loan processor made sure I did the right stuff, went to the right locations and submit the right documents. The interest rate is a little too high but it was a good experience.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2017

    The online reviews for Finova Financial were the most positive compared with all of the other ones that’s why I decided to choose to work with them. They contacted me the same day of my loan inquiry. The application process is also straightforward. It was as easy as ordering a pizza.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2017

    After doing an internet search, I called Finova to inquire. Overall, the application process and everything was very easy. So, I stayed with them. They're better than the other companies who contacted me because of their efficiency, being true to their word and trying to do what they can do as far as meet the customer's request. The young lady I initially dealt with put me in touch with someone else who I was dealing with which has kept me a little bit on the edge at the beginning. I never received my paperwork to show me the breakdown or the monthly payments. When I went online to try and obtain this information, it said I had to enter my phone number and then I'd be sent some sort of a text, so I can input a code. But for some reason or another, I was like never in the system. I could never get this code. So, I kept calling and finally, the lady sent me a copy via email but did not explain to me why I couldn't receive it online.

    When I did a refinance, I dealt with another personnel in customer service. She was a young girl and she was very friendly and helpful. And she said, she had to speak to a supervisor and she got back to me in less than 30 minutes. And because I was a pre-existing customer, most of my information was already on file. There were no problems along the way. Everything was ABC funding done. Everything was handled very efficiently and when I renewed the loan, it happened very quickly. So, I was very pleased with that. My overall experience with Finova has been satisfying, helpful and beneficial. I would highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2017

    I took out a loan with Finova and I have a big issue with my tax on my car. I went and paid my registration so I can have my tags. Apparently, they're not sending the correct paperwork to the DMV. So, I can't really get the sticker for my car. I've been calling their customer service about three times a day and they're going to look into the problem. They said that I have to call back to the DMV and talk to them. So, I called the DMV and they need my title. All Finova need to do is sign the back of the title, send it to the lien holder and send that paper copy to DMV, so they can go ahead and process my tags.

    But Finova said, "That don't have nothing to do with my tags." I even told them if they can FedEx my title to me overnight, so I can take it to the DMV and I can get my tags. I can FedEx the title back to them. I have to work and I cannot just sit. Now, it's April 1st and I don't have my tags because Finova is not doing something. As of tomorrow, I'm going to be stuck. I can't go back and forth to work because I refuse to get tickets and Finova is not going to pay them. I'm very dissatisfied right now.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2017

    I've PAID off my loan in full and have yet to receive my total back and I'm still waiting for Rachel to call me back about it from last week. She said she would have called me back the next day. Still waiting.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2017

    Did exactly what they said within 1 day. Pretty impressive compared to other online companies I felt and pretty simple process from start to finish, paid off loan no problems with receiving title back with no lien. Would do again if need arises and would highly recommend to everyone!

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    Reviewed April 4, 2017

    Absolutely the friendliest and helpful business I've ever had contact with. Very easy process on processing and approval on loan. It's very nice to know that there is a financial business willing to help people that don't have outstanding credit due to unforeseen circumstances. Thanks.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2017

    Everything was good with Finova. They were very friendly and helped me out when I needed it. They worked with me when I was late on my first payment. Everybody seemed to be knowledgeable and they took you right through the process. They were professional in their dealings and decent. I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2017

    The application process was easy. Everything that Finova Financial told me I needed to do, it was right there for me. Everything was explained. The personal loan processors were also very helpful. It was a good experience.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2017

    I needed the loan and Finova Financial was available for me that's why I used them. The application was easy and it's a very good experience. They contacted me on the same day and I got the money on time when I need it. The only inconvenience in it was the interest is a little bit higher. But for now, everything is good and I can recommend someone to them.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2017

    The rep that I spoke to was a great worker. She handled me and my wife superbly. The money was on time, and I paid it back. It was a wonderful experience and I would recommend Finova Financial.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2017

    When I called Finova to get information, they were really friendly and helpful. It only took them 15 minutes to half an hour to contact me back, so I picked them. Their application process was easy, which took about 2-3 hours total. Everything was good.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2017

    The Finova experience has been great and it's better than the other companies that contacted me. They've been responding to me immediately when I needed assistance and they sent me emails about all the payments that I need to do. The only problem is that I haven't been able to make the first payment because I've been having some job issues. But I already started last week and this Friday I'll be able to make my first payment.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2017

    The Finova loan processor was great. They helped me, instructed me what to do and I got the $250 loan. It was nice to have that extra cash to pay some bills off and I was also able to purchase a few items for the small business, which was great. I was very happy with the loan. It was excellent.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2017

    I usually don't take the time to write reviews, but I needed to take some time and give anyone who is debating on whether to business with Finova Financial a piece of advice... DON'T... The entire system is 1 big sham. Read the company's breakdown on what a $1000.00 loan will cost you, then call them and ask what the loan payments really will be. They don't factor in that you must have an addendum added to your loan which only doubles if not triples the amount of the loan.

    So here is my story. I applied for a loan from this company using their online portal which states "just a few clicks away we will tell you what you qualify for". Meanwhile your giving every little detail about yourself and your vehicle, right then should have raised a flag. However I continued after all the information was filled out. They didn't even give me the quote that they said they would with a few mouse clicks away. After waiting for about 30 mins I get a call stating "we need more information about you and your vehicle..." Unbelievable. Why would you say I'm a few clicks away from receiving a quote and when I provided all the information that was requested only to tell me "we need more". This whole time while I was actually filling out an application and good luck trying to get them to delete it. It's there for life.

    So after speaking with a man named Ricky he told me I qualified for a $2500 dollar loan. Meanwhile the car itself is worth 4x's that... Now I understand that's how this type of business works so it didn't shock me with that amount when knowing the car was worth more. So he asked how long I wanted the loan for and gave me the option of 12 months or 24 months. I chose 12 months. When he gave me my monthly payments I was blown away. For a 2500 dollar loan I would have to pay back close to $6000.00... Now mind you on their website they give an example of a $1000 loan that when paid back in full it would cost you $1320.00. So I ask Ricky how on GOD's green earth did he come to payback amount of $6000.00 for a $2500.00 loan. You're going to love this trick...

    They advertise to you that the interest is low and will be anyone's price with their example, but what they don't mention is you must get this addendum added to your loan which is basically insurance on the car even though you have insurance on your car. So basically they give you peanuts for your car and then have you pay a whopping amount back for your car and then tell you that an addendum is required to cover the car in case you get into an accident which is already covered by your insurance company. WHAT?!! Can someone say sham, thieves, liars. However can someone also say sucker... That's me. I'm the sucker who even pointing this out to them still went with the loan although to my defense I was paying the loan back immediately so I wouldn't be into it that much.

    So after the painstaking process of uploading 20 pictures or so they gave me 3 separate transactions for me to pick up the money which was a complete nightmare because they can only send 500 dollars at a time. So had to go to 3 different locations just to be put under scrutiny at each one. After 3 weeks or so I called Ricky back and told him I wanted to pay my loan off in full and where it needed to be sent because the contract doesn't state it so he tells me I have to wire the money back. OK. I haven't wired money before so I was thinking it can't be that much. Well guess what. It is that much $40.00 dollars for every $1000.00. So I had to basically pay $100.00 dollars to pay my bill with them which by the way was never ever mentioned and while I'm at it the loan that was sent to me I had to pay the wiring of that money too.

    I was upset and so I called them and complained and was told by Greg the manager of all sites he apologizes for any misunderstanding, but will make it up to me by paying my first month payment if I ever decide to use them again. WOW. Thanks guy. That is so kind of you. Well as luck would have it I needed to take a loan out again but this time for 2 cars. And after the fiasco of the paperwork and all fun stuff of the money wiring my first payment was due and so I figured it was already taken care of. Well guess what. It wasn't. So I get the courtesy phone call and I explain to Ricky this is what was promised and he agreed and apologized and will take care of it... Nope. That didn't happen. Call after call after call after call "we want our payment..." They were relentless even after speaking with Rachel ** who claims she is a supervisor when she really isn't. And even Mary I got absolutely nowhere.

    After numerous disagreements with what was due to me 2 more payments were missed and the time came when they repossessed the car. Which by the way carries with it an extra juicy $370.00. You can get a car transported from another state for less. So I call them up to get the payoff amount on both vehicles and after they tell the amounts I still ask about what was promised to me and get this Greg the guy who originally told me that he would give the credit said that I would receive the credit only if I carried out the extent of the loan for the full 12 months. So I would have to pay $5000.00 dollars more to receive a $348.00 credit. What a LIAR he is and will remain. If you have read this post and still do business with this sham of a company then you better hope you have some money left over for a jar of Vaseline.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2017

    I used another company before but I had to go in. My work schedule didn't allow me to do that this time and Finova was online so, it was convenient. But they were misleading and I'm deeply paying for that now. When I took out the loan, it was not explained to me that the interest would be accrued on the balance and not the principal balance. I was also told a 60-day payoff amount. But when I called back later, the person I spoke with told me that that was not true. I borrowed $750 and I was looking to pay it off in 60 days. I'm expecting to pay somewhere around $938, but that's not the case. It's over $1,000 and it's accruing interest not only on the principal balance that I took out but also on the fees. Every day that I don't pay, it goes up $1.85 or $1.95 and once that's added, they charge interest on that as well.

    I don't think that that's a fair business practice. But the lady told me that I should have read thoroughly through all my documents because it was in there. I've paid $600 on my loan so I only owe $400 something. But by the time I pay the rest of it off, it'll be $500. That's more like $1,100 for 60 days. So, I didn't have a good experience.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2017

    The employees were all great during this process from beginning to payoff of the loan. All my questions and concerns were answered quickly. They helped me when there were issues making the payoff amount and overall a great experience. I was very impressed on how the representatives were readily available even after 5 pm when other companies are closed.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2017

    I was going through a hard time and couldn't get a loan anywhere so, in a pinch, it was ok. Their fees are outrageous. The customer service guy Jay worked very closely with me and called and emailed me constantly when I was getting the loan, but when I was having trouble with first payment (waiting 3 days for my tax return to hit my bank), I emailed Jay 3 times and he NEVER responded. The only option to pay is through MoneyGram which, of course, charges a fee and is very inconvenient. I wouldn't use again, but like I said, it was ok when I was in a bind at the time!

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    Reviewed March 4, 2017

    After my loan inquiry, I was contacted immediately by Finova Financial. They were faster and a lot more online than other loan companies. The application process was short and easy. I just had to submit pictures of my vehicle, proof of income, and my title. The first time, it was mediocre with my personal loan processor. She didn't put anything online like she was supposed to. I called and talked to the Finova reps because I felt like she got a lot of the loan process wrong. The second time around, it was a lot cheaper and better. I'd recommend them if they have been more straightforward about how much the loan and interest rate were going to be. Basically, it sounded like I had a 12-month loan, and then I ended up paying double this year because they set me for a 24-month loan, which cost me quite a bit more and wasn't expected, and I was very clear I was only planning to take money up for a month.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2017

    Finova Financial was first in so they got the business. I've sent out an application and they approved it. Then, I went to FedEx to send the title and they transferred the money. All within two hours. I had multiple people as loan processors. My experience has been great and it is everything I expected it to be.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2017

    I wanted to work with Finova. I needed the loan at that time, and I did not realize that my payments were going to be so enormous. So, I decided that it would be better if I bought a new car and paid Finova off, that way my payments would be half of what they were telling me. The application process was extremely difficult. They made me do a lot of things, like take pictures of everything and send those to them, which are hard to do at my age. I couldn’t have done it without the help of my family. It was a long, tedious process and took two days to do it.

    Then they told me that they wouldn't be taking the payment out of my account and that they were waiting for the check to come from the dealership. But I received an email that they were going to take a payment out of my account. When they do, it's not going to be there. My dealership has been trying to pay them off but they have to wait until the bank gives them the money to send. Then they're going to give me a check and I'm gonna have to do it through MoneyGram. It's baloney when a dealership is going to pay me off. I don't like the process that they have at all. Overall, it was made very difficult to get the loan and more difficult to pay them off.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2017

    Finova Financial got in touch with me quickly, like in an hour, after I initially contacted them for a loan inquiry. Our experience was really good. The representative I first dealt with was very personable, laughed at jokes on the phone and made me comfortable. The application process was pretty easy as well. My loan officer was quick to respond to me. I sent some pictures and some of them didn't turn out to be what Finova wanted. I had some on my phone and the officer said those were OK to use even though they had billing numbers in them. Additionally, I like the notification before the payment is due and all the instructions on what to do with the phone number and stuff when they gave the payment back. It was streamlined.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2017

    They're quick with communication and pretty friendly. They contacted me less than 24 hours after my inquiry. The application process was easy and the loan officer was very courteous. It's been a pretty good experience so far. If I was to recommend a company to go to I would recommend Finova.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2017

    When I called Finova, the lady told me what to do and how to do it. Then I called back and they sent some forms. I was dealing my truck, so I had to give a power of attorney and get a copy of a driver's license. And I took a picture of the truck all the way around it and sent that back in. And then they processed everything really quick. They sent me more paperwork like the contracts and how much the interest would be. I filled that out and sent it in. Then the next morning, I was approved. Everybody was really polite and helpful.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2017

    I made an inquiry with Finova Financial and they contacted me the next day. They were better than the other companies that got in touch with me. They were very polite, had very good customer service, and they went out of their way to call back when I didn't have the all the information that I needed to proceed with the loan. Their representative, Shai, went over and beyond to answer all my questions and she made sure that everything got done that same day.

    It is also very easy to apply for their services. They send you information for you to take pictures, to verify your collateral and sign the documentations over the computer. They give you different locations where you can drop off your information that you need to send to them. The only thing that I would suggest to the company would be to give the option of changing the due date for the payment. You don't know if the same day that you're getting the loan is the same that you have to pay every month. Still, I would definitely recommend Finova Financial.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2017

    There were different loan companies who contacted me. Still, I chose to go with Finova Financial because they were the first one to call. Their representative told me an amount that was different from what Finova actually did. She originally gave me an amount and then somebody else called me and told me it would be a lesser amount. While they were courteous to me, I didn't deal with the same person throughout the whole process. Different people were calling and there was a lot of running around. Finova should tell the whole process upfront to see if you will be willing to do that. They were okay but I won't go with them again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2017

    I tried first with another company but they didn't even call me back. So, I tried Finova Financial and they got back to me within a day. I chose to work with them over an auto title loan company because I could do everything on the phone. I didn't have to wait a day from my job going there and I really appreciate that. Their application process was really easy and fast. Their rep was very attendant. She called me back, told me everything I had to do so I did it really fast thanks to her. They put all their attention in my case which was really helpful. I'm very happy with them. In fact, just yesterday when I made the first payment, they helped me to fill the papers. However, I didn't like their payment method. I thought they accept credit card or any easier method than having to go to Walmart or somewhere that has MoneyGram. It's not that bad, but it could be better. Overall, I had a good experience with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2017

    Finova had the whole "take a picture and text it" text message. I clicked on it which made it easier to be able to upload everything. Everything was done electronically and I didn't have to go to a location. I had to mail off my title but other than that I didn't have to go into an office and sit down with anybody. I had a digital title which was a pain in the butt but Finova was awesome with their help. I dealt with two different people because I called when one had already gone home. They picked up seemingly with no problem, so it made me feel good that they work so close together that if someone wasn't home, the process doesn't stop.

    Also, I enjoy the fact that I got the reminder text because it helped me make my first payment. Everything was good to go and I was able to make my payment on time. Plus the ease of being able to make a payment is spectacular. You just go right to Walmart or wherever you want and make that payment with no problem. Overall Finova is a fantastic company that's great to work with.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017

    I contacted Finova and they got back to me immediately. The application process was quick and easy. However, I didn't get the clear notification of my terms, conditions and fees, and payment schedules. There was not enough of a discussion and understanding of the terms and conditions. Also, I get money that I need and I get it fast, but I have to pay back a ridiculous arm and leg and did not know about that. I got a $1,000 loan and they told me it's a $960 fee on top of that and I'm not happy with it, not before the interest. It's almost predatory in nature. You don't do this unless you need the money.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017

    My wife and I went back and forth on if we were going to take a loan from Finova. But once we got it and got them all the information that they needed, I was funded that day. A young lady named Paris forwarded me the information via email. I uploaded some pictures and documents that I took with my phone and I processed the application right down there. The lady even met me at 6:00 at night physically to give her paper works that I couldn't scan in. And then she went home and stayed late and funded me so I could go pick up money that day. That's a good company that's willing to help their customers and that was a big deal to me.

    A downside though is that when I went to go pay off the loan, I didn't get a lot of reciprocation. I also called and asked for a payoff and I didn't get a callback for two or three days later. And then I got the payoff statement and the lady told me what I needed to do. But I had to call Finova four times in a row and nobody picked up. I was worried because I gave them $3,000 of my money. I still have yet to get a call back from them stating that they received my money and that they've released the lien on my title. So my one big coup with the company is that when payment was made, they don't do anything other than the MoneyGram receipt that you have to pay for which is really flawed.

    There would be a much better way to pay them with all the technology in the world and there's no confirmation that they received the payment because it's not going into their system electronically. They're having to get the funds dispersed through a MoneyGram retailer which logistically doesn't make sense. That's a lot of human work that technology could take care of. Other than that, I would recommend them because the things that I experienced were very minimal and I was a short term customer. I could understand why going to Walmart to pay the bill every month could be extremely disheartening but for me who only used the service for two months, it was good and great. I made them one payment and they got me my money quick. There were no if's and or but's about it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2017

    I have dealt with other companies in the past and I've had way better experience than with Finova. Every year, I take a small loan out against my one vehicle so I can do my Christmas shopping and then I pay it back with my income tax when it comes in. It's not a big amount and not a big deal 'cause I don't take anything out more than $600 which covers my Christmas expenses and by March it's paid off.

    I tried Finova this year because I was in a hurry. Most places make you bring the vehicle in to check them out and I didn't have the time. Finova made me take a bazillion pictures of everything and fill out a bazillion papers. I get that but it was a little over zealous because why do I have to take a picture of me in front of my vehicle. Also, they text me back about papers that I missed or that I have to PDF and I also mailed the title. It was like a two-hour process just to get the application and the pictures out.

    Once I sent all my information they're supposed to call me back in about an hour or two and make sure that the loan goes through. Everything was approved but I ended up having to take the day off of work because they didn't get a hold of me for hours. When I called them back, the funds weren't released yet and after I talked to the guy, it took them two seconds to release it. I was a little upset about that but it was no big deal and I can use that day to Christmas shop.

    Then, they told me that I was gonna get some card in the mail. I know they told me this 'cause I asked about payment. I can go down to Chase Bank and pay it through the card to them. When I finally got my first text message saying that I have a payment due, it said I can go down to any place. They said it was not gonna cost me anything extra to make a payment but now, I got to pay for money order. I had to go down to Walmart, make the $125 payment and have it sent. Then, I got a note saying that I didn't so I sent them a copy of the payment and got their confirmation that they got it. I asked them the payoff at that point and they said that I still owe $680. So I'm gonna have to make another payment and then once my income tax comes, I'll pay them up.

    But the thing is $40 of the $125 is going towards loan and they are pocketing the rest. Now I understand everybody has to have their cut but that's more than half. That's almost the full amount so if I had known this I would have gone down. 'Cause I've done this before and they took it big but I have never been so disappointed. Also, every time I have to make a payment I have to go down somewhere where before, I just go on the phone and make a payment, and then for them to tell me that they didn't see certain things. It's almost to the point that nowadays, like how every company put you on record, you also need to put them on record.

    I don't like badmouth. I work as a server and I get crap all day long like good and bad stuff. But at the end of the day as long as you know you feel good about how you perform that's what should matter. I don't know how Finova at the end of the day feels good about themselves when they take $125 from somebody and literally $40 of that goes towards the payment and they pocket the rest. Then, when I ask about my title, which I assumed that when I paid the loan off they would mail back and I could go and get a new one and they'll sign the back like I do, they tell me that they don't send me anything once I'm paid off. It takes up to seven days for them to release things and when they do, I have to go down the DMV and tell them.

    But they weren't going to send me something like an email saying that the loan's paid off and the title is released and I'm not gonna go down to the DMV and spend all day there with nothing. It sounds a little sketchy to me. I told them that they rip people off and that's uncool. People borrow a lot against their vehicles because they're dire straight. I do it just to bump my Christmas but it's still a pain in the butt.

    That's how I do it every year. I take the $600 out, my payments are $75, $50 of it goes towards the payment and $25 they keep every month until it's paid off. But now I got to make another payment to them and my income tax comes in days too late. My payoff is still gonna be almost $700. They've pocketed $250 on a $600 loan. Where did $250 in payments go and I still owe almost $700 when I borrowed $600? Also, you never talk to one person. Every time I call, they bounce you around from person to person. Usually, it's a guy and then it's a female that gets back with me and then another guy will call me and I don't even know what to say anymore. I'm not happy with them at all. I will never recommend them to anybody ever, I would lose a friend if I did. It was awful and never again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2017

    When Lending Tree, which I found as a pretty reputable loan company, was able to give me a loan, they recommended Finova and I went with their recommendation. And, it didn't take long for Finova to call me back. It was within the first 20 minutes of me looking at it online. Their interest rate wasn't nearly as high compared to some of the other loans that I've looked into and it made it nicer to get the loan from them. And, the amount of the loan that you were able to get a hold of definitely helps out.

    Also, they make the process really easy for you and I liked that because I was desperate and in need of a loan at the time. It didn't seem like there were too many steps to it. It was really friendly and they were quick to answer any questions I had. The processor was knowledgeable of what they were doing and really easy to talk to. The instructions she gave me were simple to follow and the explanation to everything made everything move a lot smoother.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2017

    My credit was terrible. Finova takes title loans on vehicles and I own one. I called around 5:00 in the afternoon and they told me they closed at nine. If I did it earlier, I would have gotten everything done earlier. I took pictures of the vehicle and downloaded it to them. They called me and let me know that they got the pictures and what the next steps were. It was a last-minute thing but it was good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2017

    The guy that I originally talked to lied to me. He said, “This is the way we do things,” and after I got the loan they all told me, “No. We don’t do it like that. I don’t know who told you that.” Then I've come to find out they fired the dude, and now I'm stuck doing what I'm doing. Then when I asked them to rewrite the loan, they told me that they can rewrite it for $500, which is cool. I'll take that. But they can't rewrite because now I brought it down to lower my payments. I've never met a finance company that wouldn't rewrite a loan. I owe Finova money, but 20 text messages and emails saying that my payment is due is ridiculous. If I'm running a little bit late, they work with me, but they don’t even let me get late with the payment before they start calling me.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2017

    Finova Financial were the first ones that contacted me, a few hours from the time I inquired about the loan, and their lady rep was very helpful, so I went with them. The application process with Finova was good. The lady rep that took care of my loan walked me through what I'll need and how to download the app on my phone, and she made it real easy. She was real good about it and was just as nice as she could be.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2017

    I checked the reviews of Finova Financial, and these were great so I decided to do it. The application process was great. The loan processor walked me through it right. I had to do something, and she said, "Just call me back." I called her back and she talked me through the process. I got a title loan. Everything was okay and I've got no complaints.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    Finova reached out to me several days after I initially inquired about my loan and we corresponded really good after that. Their rep was very pleasant, informative and the application process was smooth. They told me step by step and explained everything in detail so I had no problems with anything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2017

    After reviewing the information online, I felt comfortable using Finova Financial so I went with them. It only took them 5 minutes to call me back from the time I contacted them. So far, my application experience was very good. Their personal loan processor was very kind, helpful and informative. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2017

    Finova had a different type of loan which was a line of credit that didn’t look like the same structure as the others. I was amazed with their application process. The rep called me and helped me do everything. He had to go for the day and I ended up getting some help from another guy, but they were both great. The only problem I had with the whole thing was that when I went to upload pictures of my vehicle, they became upside down when they were taken right side up. That looks like it might be a website flaw, but other than that, everything was fine. Overall it was a better experience than I’ve had in a lot of things in life. If ever I need to do this again, I would definitely go with Finova.

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    Finova Financial Company Information

    Company Name:
    Finova Financial
    Company Type:
    Private
    Year Founded:
    1
    Formerly Named:
    Finova Financial
    Address:
    1400 Centrepark Boulevard, Suite 800
    City:
    West Palm Beach
    State/Province:
    FL
    Postal Code:
    33401
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.finovafinancial.com