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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017
I was contacted by Finova the next day after my loan inquiry. The application process went quite well. I spoke to a couple of different ladies. It was pretty cut and dry. They explained everything to me quite well, and what I needed to do and when I made a few mistakes, they told me how to correct them. I found it very pleasant. They also have a very knowledgeable loan processor. Overall, it was easy.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017
Finova doesn't offer cancellation fees for the loan if I want to pay earlier. The application process was pretty fast and everything was simple. Plus the reps were pretty great.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017
I went to LendingTree and Finova popped up. I contacted them and they contacted me right back. Everything was agreeable so I went with them. The woman I spoke to who set everything up was extremely helpful. She explained how the payments worked step by step. I answered some questions, they did some checking and they came right back and said, “We can do this.” The whole process was very quick and easy. Everything went very smooth and I was very impressed. I did exactly what they told me to, and the money was delivered exactly as they said it would be.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017
Finova Financial reached out to me a day or two after my inquiry. I also received emails from other loan companies but Finova was better because of the digital aspect of the process. I was able to go online and see the documents I needed, upload the pictures, etc which was easier than having to pick up the phone every time. It was a good experience. Their reps guided me all along and it was also easy to upload stuff.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017
From everything Finova had to say, there was no hassle about doing anything. The loan process was really quick and easy, and it didn't seem like it was such a big risk. Even though it was somewhere out of town, I was trusting a foreign business that I never heard of, but they made me feel so comfortable that I would take the chance. Once I filled out the application online, they sent me one that I print out, send back signed, or even DocuSign. We had trouble with the DocuSign but we figured out what the bug was and got it corrected. The loan processor was very helpful, friendly, open and engaging and made the process simple.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017
I went online and Finova Financial grabbed my attention, I called them and they contacted me within 24 hours. The application was done over the phone. They sent me a link for the application. I took pictures of my vehicle, there were step-by-step directions, and I e-signed everything on the phone internet and then sent it to them. The reps were very courteous. They sent me a self-addressed envelope to FedEx and I FedExed them my title, and got the money the next morning. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017
I liked Finova Financial and I appreciated what they did. They were the only company that could give me the amount of money, and the payback time was good. The loan processors awesome. They took care of everything and I couldn’t ask for a better company.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2017
Finova Financial contacted me two days later from the time of my loan inquiry. I had a lot of companies contact me too but they were better and they treated me better. My experience with them was good. And, their application process was easy.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2017
This is my first time using Finova Financial on my truck. My girlfriend arranged the application process for me and helped me out while I was at work. We had to call back a couple of times and get everything straightened out, but once we got all the needed paperwork done which took the most time, the lending process was fairly easy. They worked with us pretty good. However, I got a hard time with the interest rate. I borrowed $3,000 but now I’m paying $9,000 back. That’s steep and I do have a problem with that. I don’t like that part. But so far they seem to be a decent outfit. I’ve worked with other outfits years before, and sometimes they were a pain in the butt. I’d recommend Finova Financial to somebody else if they needed it.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017
Rachel ** for super woman is amazing. I first met her at On the Go loans. And she recognized my voice and thought I was related to Fred Durst. Rachel took care of me through the whole loan process then and now above and beyond what you expect. I called her and kept her on the phone with every little thing. Especially taking the last five numbers off. She is the best and you're lucky to have her, I would use your company again knowing Rachel is there.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017
I had a good experience with Finova Financial. When we inquired, we were contacted within the same day. The guy that was helping me was very good and understanding. He was okay being with me all day on the phone and explained everything really good.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2017
I reached out to Finova and they contacted me. The young lady I dealt with was very courteous, friendly, caring and detailed in letting me know what they required as far as documentation and whatnot. The process was very positive and easy. However, my very first experience with a call from them once the payment was due was not very good, and I felt like I was being pursued by a loan shark. My payment was due on a Thursday and I got it paid that very following Friday. My intent was to make the pay on Friday. The lady I talked to explained that if that occurred, I should call and let Finova know but the manner in which she explained it was gruff. We’re adults and I don’t need to be handled with kid gloves. Finova loaned me money but I’m still the customer so a little more kindness and a little bit of respect would have gone over a little better. Otherwise, I’ve been dealing with Finova for a month and I foresee in the very near future being able to pay off the loan.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2017
Pleased with the professional customer service and speedy responses to requests. Payment options need improvement. Additionally, it would have been nice If my title was mailed to me after the lien was removed rather than me having to go out of my way and paying for it to be reissued.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017
The application process was fairly easy but it got a little bit confusing when Finova was asking for the different pictures and stuff. It wasn't really clear but once I understood what they wanted, then it was fine. The person I worked with was very courteous.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017
Didn't have any issues with Finova. But I had to deal with them a few times because I was busy and I had to schedule it. Once I uploaded a picture, it took two days because I did it on a weekend. So from the time I was contacted, it took me about a week to get the loan. My experience with Finova has been all right.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2017
I was with Finova for a year and it's been pretty good. I saw they can do a car loan and I tried them. There were other ones but I went with Finova because they're over here in Florida and are not that far. The application process was easy. I called them and they did it within 1 day. I dealt with them last year and they helped me out a lot then I just redid a new loan. I'm in a jam now and we talked it out, but there’s nothing they can do. So I'll just bite my tongue and hopefully get it done. But I have really no problem with them, they could do what they could do, and I could do what I could do.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2016
I had the most wonderful experience with Finova Financial. Applying for the loan was incredibly easy. I uploaded all the documents online and they approved my application really fast, I received the money the same day I applied. Linda processed my loan and Rachael helped me with the repayment process. They were both very helpful and super nice. They answered all my questions and made the process really easy. I would recommend Finova a 100%.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2016
Finova called me the same day that I submitted my application. I lost my father around my first payment time so I had to take off work. And they worked with me towards my first payment. I love this company. I recommended them already. Not just because they helped me, but because of the type of people that I’ve dealt with. They are really good people. They help you in every way that they can. Finova explained better than the other company that contacted me. Their loan officer was great. I had a lot of questions and she explained everything to me. It was a good experience.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2016
Finova Financial is very nice, and helpful in getting everything organized. The rep did everything all the way and was fast. For everything I didn't do, she got me back and had everything taken care of. It was a quick and simple application process. However, I'm on disability, so I get my check on the 10th to 15th every month, and it's always on the 1st so the only thing I don’t like about it is it doesn’t fall through for where my check is and I hated that the first time. But other than that, I'm very satisfied, and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2016
Finova's interest rates were dramatically lower than everyone else's and their reviews online were good. The time from my loan inquiry until the time that they contacted me wasn’t that long. I didn’t have my phone and they left me a text message so they tried multiple ways to get in contact with me. Applying was an easy and smooth process. The gentleman who I spoke with during the process answered his phone on the handy questions, while the lady who had something to do with the underwriting made sure everything was good. They really did a good job. They also answered any and all questions I had.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2016
From start to finish, everyone was easy to work with, and everything was simple to understand. They willingly went above and beyond! Anytime I called and had questions, they were right there. They even pay attention when you make a suggestion or recommendation!
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2016
I had a title loan option locally which is very similar sith Finova Financial as far as the percentages, terms and payments to be made, and at the moment the reason was because I believe Finova Financial's interest rate was slightly lower than the other company that was my other option. I was online after I filled out the information and that’s when they called me. Comparative to the ones I've done previously, they were a bit more streamlined. As far as the information that was required, the technology is being used effectively and efficiently. For example, taking pictures of the vehicle and texting in to the number, getting screenshots of my bank account, which in the end, they didn’t need, but those type of information and documentations that were submitted usually is in a physical form where now it’s more readily accessible through just from the phone. It was easier for me as the consumer.
Also, their staff was of the highest caliber. They’re very professional. They called back when they said they would call back and provided me the information I've requested. I called them last week just because I wanted an update on when the exact due date was because I misplaced the date in my records. They said, ”We’ll text it to you.” and again, applying the technology that is accessible to everyone today which makes things more efficient. I wasn't even off the phone when the text came through that had the due date and numbering system for the MoneyGram payment. It was very good.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016
They do not explain the loan and the true cost of the loan. They don't tell you if you don't have full coverage insurance, they will add it to your loan. I borrowed $800, paying $1600.00 back. Seems to me it should be illegal to charge that much. But if you're poor you have no choice.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016
I hate paying a fee to pay a bill. You need a better payment option. Overall my experience has been great and Rachel is awesome. I would prefer to pay online using my debit card so I don't have to pay a fee.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2016
My experience with Finova Financial has been good. I got a short-term loan from them and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It went very well. Their loan reps were very cool. The only thing that upset me was that they said that they would have my money in an hour after I mailed the title through FedEx. But then they said, they won’t give me my money until they received it in their hands. Other than that, I finished everything and I'm satisfied.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2016
I used Finova Financial this year and I had a great experience so I came back. I called them exactly and in less than five minutes they picked up. It was pretty quick and better because you can get a live person on the phone as soon as you call. As the other companies, they have to go through screenings and take a lot of bunch of forms online. The application process was easy. Everything was already input into the system. I just had to take the pictures and go to the FedEx. Also, the loan officer was courteous and friendly. We had a phone problem at one point where we can’t hear the person talking and we had to disconnect and get called back. That was a little weird but other than that everything is great. I’m very satisfied and I would recommend it to a friend.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2016
There's not any auto title loan company in the state of Kentucky. Then I just happened to think to give it a shot online with Finova. Applying to Finova Financial was easy and they contacted me really fast. Their loan processor was courteous and able to answer all of my questions. Everything as far as getting the loan was good.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2016
Finova Financial contacted me right away and compared to other companies that reached out to me, my experience with Finova was better. The application process was very easy and it was great with my loan processor. Although the timing of the funds coming out of the account is the only issue I have, I had a good experience with Finova Financial and would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2016
Most people, after my loan inquiry was initiated, don’t really care or respond to inquiries or issues I have. They were discouraging to me because I was in a rush. Finova was always there and they always answered. They gave me more information and explained things more to me than everybody else did. Unlike a lot of other people, they worked with me by giving me the extensions all the way up until I paid it off completely. Their lender was wonderful and she was always my primary contact. The application process only took a few minutes to do and it was easy. They called back immediately. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it but when I made up my mind the next day, within 30 minutes everything was going and done. They even FedExed stuff so they made it convenient for me. I’m thinking about doing it again and if I do, I'm gonna call Finova.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016
The application with Finova was really easy ‘cause it was all online. Also, they had shorter terms. People could do it for either a year or two. And the interest rate was great and it wasn’t as horrible as the other ones. But after getting my title to them and getting the money, it was a little bit hectic. There were some glitches like I had to pay to send my title and some other papers that had to have my original signature. And then I had some issues getting my money. It would be a lot more appealing if people didn’t have to make payments through MoneyGram. It’s $16 to send a payment which is ridiculous to me.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2016
Finova offered me a little bit more for my vehicle so I chose them over an auto title company. However I think that they should let people know a little bit more about the fees come the time they will pay back the loan. The person who helped me said that it's better the sooner I pay back the loan amount. I had the $850 for the loan repayment a month later. However when I paid back the loan, I had to pay $1,100 because of all those unexpected fees. The fees are included in the paperwork I signed for, however when I was getting the loan and just needed the money, I was not reading all those little details.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016
My experience with Finova was better than other loan companies that contacted me. The application process was really easy. The loan processor was also able to answer all of my questions. I'm highly satisfied with Finova and I'd recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2016
When I had seen Finova Financial online, I went with them and nobody else. It was very easy applying for a loan and the loan processor I worked with was great. Ms. ** was awesome! I didn’t have any trouble or difficulties at all. My experience has been great and I will highly recommend them.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2016
I was looking for an auto title company and Finova has to be one of the top ones reviewed, so I went with it. Once I got started on the whole application, it was straightforward. It took 20 minutes from there. Carter was the loan processor and he was really great. He called me back to make sure that things were moving forward. The whole experience was good except for the last part of not getting funding. It wasn’t that I didn’t qualify for funding, they didn’t send the funding the right way to begin with. The program that they use is MoneyGram and my state has certain regulations on it and they didn’t follow through with those regulations. I had to cancel where I went to a different loan company and was able to get the loan easily.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2016
Applying for a loan at Finova was very easy to do. They were prompt and quick with getting me the money. The reps were very pleasant and professional. But now I wish I didn't do it. I've been paying it forever and no money is going towards the principal. Other than that, it was very convenient because I needed it and I’m thankful that they were able to help me. I'm happy with them and I'd recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2016
I'd already done my car title with someone, but once I got a hold of Finova, it took them less than a week to do all my paperwork and have it all completed. When I first called, I talked to a real nice lady and everything worked out. She walked me through all of it and answered every question. She'd also call every time I was gonna do something to make sure I got that part completed and I could call her at any time of the day and checked on. Even after it was over, she called to make sure everything went well. She was a very good person and very easy to deal with. It was an easy monthly payment for a set amount of time. Overall, it was a very easy experience and I'll do it again if I would need it. I would recommend them to a lot of people because they were very nice and fair.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2016
I called Finova Financial directly and had them call me. The application process was easy. They emailed me what I needed to do, which was easy to do. I uploaded my picture, sent it to them, and they got it right away. They were wonderful, very helpful and answered all questions that I had. They're very courteous and will do whatever they can to help a person needing a loan.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2016
I needed money and Finova Financial gave it to me. The process was simple and the initial contact didn't take very long. Finova was the most straightforward as far as gettin' the loan done. The only thing I've been having an issue with was changing my payment date to the last day of the month. I have no idea if it was done. If I had to get a loan again, I would go through them again. The experience was excellent and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2016
Finova Financial was the best one for me and in the range that I needed. It was my first time applying so I was afraid a little bit. The personal loan processor was great. I had access to her in that anything that I wasn't sure of, she helped me out and walked me through a lot of things on the phone. It was a great experience and they have great customer service.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2016
I was late on my payment and when I made my payment thru moneygram it was accepted by Finova and then I was told they are going to repo my car even though I paid the late payment and was 2 days late on another. Called to let them know I would be paying the amount due on the next day. I was informed that they need the full loan balance and they will not accept anything else. So now I am going to contact an attorney to see what my legal rights are. STAY AWAY FROM FINOVA....
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2016
It only took a short amount of time from my loan inquiry that Finova contacted me. I'm still working with them in the meantime. Application was an easy process, and I was able to get assistance. Finova calls a day or two before I have to make a payment. One time, I failed to make a payment since I didn't know that it was on the 4th like usual. But it seems the last time, I made it on the 6th. So, I don't know if the payment is due every 30 days or 31 days. The loan processor explained these dates but the information didn't stick very well. I looked forward to the emails as to the due dates but I didn't get any.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2016
Experience was very quick but repayment is only through MoneyGram which isn't traditional. Seems sketchy but it is a valid loan company. Just surprised they are behind on the times. They did help me when I needed it so I do need to give them that. I was in a bind and needed a bail out and they were there to help. Just with an incredibly large interest rate.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016
Your sales rep Tanya was helpful, informative, and on the ball. The options were explained thoroughly, and your rates of interest and terms were satisfactory. At a time of need Finova title loan was fairer than a competitor I had used previously, as they forced me to have their auto insurance along with my own which was a ripoff. Plus, their interest rate was higher. "Loan Sharks." Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016
Finova wasn't very different from other companies that I've used. I thought their rates were going to be better from the advertisements but they were just as high as everybody else. It didn't take very long for them to respond to my inquiry and it was nice that they sent me a $50 gift card to use at a restaurant after I paid my first payment on time. But I had a little issue when I sold my car because I was waiting on the money from the sale and the buyer wouldn't give it to me because they were saying that they were waiting for Finova to release the title. That inconvenienced me because I wasn't able to get the money right away. I didn't like that part about it. When I asked Finova what happened, nobody could explain it to me. I wasn't satisfied with my experience because I had to pay a lot of money even though the car company actually paid the loan off. I had the loan only a few months and still ended up paying a lot more than what I borrowed from them.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2016
I had an unexpected bill show up, of course it's in between my paydays so I went online and found Finova Financial. The customer service was exceptional! It had to be by far the easiest Loan process. It was quick and simple and the best part is I did it all from my house. I will definitely be recommending Finova Financial to everyone who may need some extra cash for any reason.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2016
Finova was phenomenal. I got a lot of riffraff from other people but Finova was more straightforward just forwarding my car's trade value. Also, the application process was easy. The only thing I don't like and that they should tell upfront is they don’t take checks and payments. They gave me an invitation to pay by MoneyGram which there’s a fee associated with it. Other than that, I had a wonderful experience.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2016
I was with a title loan company and I got something in the mail from Finova and it was mentioning how they would take over the previous amount and just roll it into theirs. I liked their payment structure better than where I was at where I pay and it just re-ups the loan. I'm not actually paying anything on it unless I pay significantly more. After my initial loan inquiry, they contacted me within 30 minutes to an hour. It was pretty quick and straight to the point. The people I spoke to were very friendly and nice. The process was very easy, especially with loading up pictures and photographing ID’s. The only thing would be that the only way to make a payment would be through MoneyGram. Aside from just having that one payment option, everything else is great.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2016
Finova was the first one that popped up and sounded good to me. The application process was pretty easy. My personal loan processor was good. Plus, Linda, the agent, was very good and nice. She explained everything very well and would joke around with me on the phone. Everything's fine so far, I would recommend Finova.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2016
My experience with Finova was a lot better compared to other loan companies that contacted me. I was contacted within an hour from the time of my loan inquiry and Carrie was wonderful. She seemed to listen to me, care about the situation that was going on or what I needed the loan for, and went out of her way to help me. They just wanted pictures of my vehicle and I didn’t have to drive or take time off work to go for them to see my vehicle, which was great. The application process was really easy and done online instead of my phone. Some of the things were a little difficult though as I'm not very computer savvy, but other than that, it was really convenient. The interactions with my personal loan processor was absolutely wonderful.
My only dislike is the $50 gift card they sent us for a restaurant and we’ve had trouble with it working at all the restaurant listed so we have not even used it yet. The form I did online doesn’t really work. We're gonna try another local restaurant and if it doesn't work then I'd call them.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2016
I would definitely recommend Finova. My cousin told me to try them and they were quick to contact me from the time of my loan inquiry. It was good and really convenient. I didn’t have to go in and I could get it all at home with my cellphone. The application process was really easy and I was told what to do. I signed online and took a pictures of myself and uploaded them. The loan processor Dawn was cool and really helpful and I like her a lot. If I kept misunderstanding what she was saying, I'd call her direct and she would go ahead and tell me without any issues.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2016
I tried to go a title loan but the company couldn't give in on what was needed and they're the ones who recommended Finova to me. When I applied online, somebody called me. The person I went to was really nice, helpful and still contacts me to remind me of my payments about to due. She's even keeping in contact now although I have got my loan to make sure everything is still going smooth. Most loan companies don't do that. However, we had a little bit of complications with the application process. Getting the first picture downloaded was a little difficult. But once my husband figured out how to download the pictures, it went pretty smoothly. Finova has been good, but I wish they had a place instead of having to go to MoneyGram because that's seven extra dollars I have to pay out every time I make my payments.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016
Finova seemed to offer better rates until it got down to the nitty-gritty. I signed up in August but we never received a financial package. We were never given a copy of the contract until I called to get it, and I'm paying for insurance that I already have on the vehicle in the amount of $2,700. They sent me a copy of the contract but it says that we have to cancel that insurance within three business days as the origination date so I'm out of luck. Right now, Finova is terrible, and I'd like for the insurance to go away.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2016
We don’t have any auto title loan company in Florida. Finova contacted me and so, I had to go outside the boundaries as I didn’t have a lot of options here. They took less than 24 hours to contact me and the experience has been better than others, adding in the whole process, the procedure, how quickly they responded, how quickly they had everything done, and how helpful they were. They worked with me if I had something or they could see something and they would say I'd have to do it again but it was a lot of fun. My personal loan processor did a good job. They have the easiest process ever and they did exactly what they said they were gonna do. It’s so simple.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2016
My experience with Finova was wonderful. The application process was easy, and the staff was nicer than what they were with the other title loan company. The girl I worked with I was really good. She answered all my questions and was very helpful.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016
After I inquired for a loan with Finova, they gave me a call the same day. The application was easy and I had a great experience with my loan processor. Everything went great and as planned.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2016
Compared to the other loan companies that contacted me, Finova seemed like a better place to go by the people I talked to. They also seemed really good and offered better rates. They responded to my inquiry in a matter of minutes and the application process was easy. They answered questions and were there for me. My personal loan processor was also great. The only thing is, I paid the loan off a few weeks ago and I'm still waiting for my title.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
It took Finova less than five minutes to answer my loan inquiry. It fell on a weekend and not very many places are open on the weekend to do loans but they were super quick with it. They also told me I could have the funds the same day, which I did. They made the experience really easy. Also, my personal loan processor was fantastic. She was supposed to get off of work at 4:00 and she waited until 4:45 to make sure I made it to the FedEx office on time to get everything sent to her. She didn't leave until after everything was done and completed.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
I talked to Finova and got on the ball on the same day that I filled out my loan inquiry with them. I did talk to other loan companies but no one could help me with my repossessed car. But Finova was able to help me get my car back and I appreciate that. The process took a while but I understood that it's due to the paperwork and the fact that we are not in the same town as them. Everything was taken care of nevertheless. They said they can work with me on my payments and that I can break it down into every two weeks, when I get paid. The other companies didn't do that, they had to have the whole thing.
My initial application process was okay until stuff started happening. I had court calls and was trying to get my nephew back. I was also missing work, so I wasn't getting enough hours. On top of that, I had to go to Ohio with my brother for a little while. I had $400 weekly to bring Finova but my payment was $428. They couldn't take it because it was $28 short. It was too much for me. Nevertheless, Finova has great people who get the job done quickly.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
The people at Finova Financial were very professional, friendly and very kind. When I approached them, they answered my inquiry right away, which was the first one that I got from all the companies that I contacted. Applying for the loan was also a very easy process and we were accepted right then and there. I had a really good experience with them. They're awesome and I will refer them to the world.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2016
Finova is really good, wonderful, and they're very helpful. They were better than other companies because of the customer service that I received. Their loan qualifications are different. With Finova, when I pay the loan back, it stays the same so it's a set monthly payment. As far as with other companies that I've inquired with, their interest rates kinda go up or the payment fluctuates.
The representative who worked with me did all she could to try to help me to make sure. She gave me everything that I needed to know, the questions I asked. She made me feel real comfortable about the company and she let me know that the company was legit. The application process was very easy and quick. There was nothing she made that I didn't understand and it wasn't time-consuming either. My personal loan processor was great. I enjoyed working with her and she still helps me a lot now. And if I had to come back and work with Finova again, I would definitely choose them again.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2016
Finova Financial was pretty prompt in answering my loan inquiry and we stuck with them from the beginning because of the way that they responded. The application process was a little bit difficult but they helped us through every step that we had a complication with. Everything went well and if we ever had to do it again, we would definitely get it through them. They were great and we recommend them.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2016
Finova is the only company that I have a loan with. The application process was easy, and my experience with the personal loan processor was perfect.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2016
The other companies responded in a timely manner. However, I wasn't necessarily happy with their customer service as they were trying to rush me instead of giving me the information I wanted. With Finova, on the other hand, I did not have to go into a location - everything was done via the internet and my cellphone. The application process was fairly easy and my personal loan processor was great. Customer service was excellent, and Sandy was very informative and didn't mind answering questions even if I asked her two or three times. It was pleasant, respectful, and an informative experience.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016
Finova was one of the first ones I contacted, and they contacted me pretty quickly after my loan inquiry. The application process was easy to do and they helped me out the whole way through. I told the rep I wouldn't get paid until the 4th, and they told me that the payment was due on the 20th. Now they’re telling me that it’s actually due on the 19th, so I got a late fee on my first time. It was on 9 days instead of 10 days, so I’m trying to dispute the late fee. They should waive the late fee because I wasn’t late. Other than that, my experience with them was great.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016
I was tired of the title loan company that I was originally with because they weren't taking anything from the principal of the loan. They just kept hitting me up on interest and were overbearing at the time because I really didn't need to finance, but if I could have avoided doing it, I would have never got in that situation. Now I'm with Finova, I can get out of this hole that I'm in.
They are better than other companies because they continued to keep working with me to try to get a URL to open up on my iPad and kept in contact with me to make sure that I got it opened where I can fill out the application, and I appreciated that. The application process was very easy. They didn't try to force me into making a decision right then and there. They let me take my time and think it over and that's what really sold me with them. The loan process happened quicker than I imagined because after I sent in the paper, the pictures and information that they needed, which took me close to five days, they were over with it and I liked that. If there was any other title company you’re trying to make, always go to Finova.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2016
When I made a loan inquiry for a car title. Finova contacted me on the same day. Their loan application process was easy and it was a very short turnaround time. Had a good experience with my personal loan processor. Although I was supposed to receive a gift card, but I didn’t. I asked about this when I made my first payment on the date. And I also haven't received the title back yet and it's now taken long even though I only had the loan for less than a month. The whole experience is fine except at the end because they promised something that I expected to be done right away but wasn’t.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2016
Finova contacted me right away when I reached out to them. Quite a few different ones contacted me, too, but I went with Finova because they were more genuine. They also seemed to have an end to it while the others didn't. Finova took care of me promptly and it was a good experience. We’re very satisfied. We would love to keep doing business with them in the future.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2016
The people I dealt with at Finova Financial were very polite and professional, and they knew exactly what they were talking about. They laid everything out in black and white and made everything very clear. Finova said that they are in West Palm Beach and I do a lot of work there, so I went with them since I could go speak to somebody in person if the office said that I had to. The application process was very simple. It didn’t take long. Though I had to send them a few pieces of paper, it was fairly inexpensive and it was very quick.
My experience with Finova has been better than the other companies. In fact, I got scammed on a loan and I was really skeptical to go through another one. After sending somebody $200, I never saw my money back. Finova wanted me to send the title and everything so I was skeptical, but everything got taken care of and I received my loan. Everything went according to what they said was going to happen. The only thing is that the interest rate is a little high to start out, but I don’t have the greatest credit. So, it's a catch-22. You have some and you lose some. The payments are God-awful. I've never heard of people paying 10 times the amount for a loan. Other than that, I was very pleased.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
I have given up trying to pay my bill online. Going to CVS store to use MoneyGram and paying an extortion fee of $6.99 just to send money is a crime. Thanks for your time.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
We had tried other title loan companies whose rates were higher than Finova. But then we had received a letter from Finova through a loan shark and we didn't think we would be able to get the loan because of the problems we had with other loan companies. We didn't think we would be able to afford it, but it was affordable. Also, they gave clearer details of the loan and have better communication on what we have to do. It didn't take very long for them to contact me after I inquired about it.
The application process was difficult for us because we weren't computer savvy, but my daughter helped us. We weren't familiar with all the loading and the pictures, but the lady on the loan walked us through the process while we were on the computer to get it right. Everybody there was wonderful. They call us to let us know when they had a problem with our application and helped us to get it right. We make our payments on the 20th, but the only detail that they gave me on how to pay the bill was to go through MoneyGram. Other than that, overall, I had a great experience with them.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2016
I got put in the hospital and came out with a $1,600 bill. I was in for 23 hours so it isn’t a full day, but it cost me more than if I would’ve stayed in the hospital. So, I inquired with Finova. I didn’t know how it all works but someone called me. She was so informative on the interest and how much I’ll be paying over the year, and made me so relaxed and comfortable about having loans because at first, I was very scared to do something like that. Otherwise, I would’ve never done it. They worked with me and I am almost finished with the hospital bill but I still have enough to pay them $100 a month.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
I had seen Finova online and I thought it was a good place to file a loan inquiry. It was easier and convenient because it was done online while I was in my office, rather than having to drive all over the place. A representative contacted me within an hour or two after I made my initial loan inquiry. The woman that helped me was very explanatory. She helped me through any questions that I needed and let me know upfront exactly what was needed of me. It wasn't like my other experiences where I went through the whole process only for me to end up not even able to get the loan for a certain reason.
With Finova, I knew what I was getting right away and I had no surprises. Furthermore, their representative also helped me when I had a little bit of trouble with getting one of the sites up where I had to verify certain things. She re-sent the link to me on another phone so I was able to get it. My only concern was that I wasn't aware I had to pay an extra $7 fee to make my payment to them through MoneyGram.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2016
Finova was a little bit better at first. They contacted me hours after submitting a loan inquiry and the application process was easy. Their loan processor was courteous and able to answer my questions too. But, the only payment option is Western Union which charges $10 to $12 per payment, so it makes it worse compared to other loan companies.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016
When I was first contacted by Finova, I was freaked out because I thought it was a BS sales. I didn’t know what it was until somebody else called me from there and I was like, “Oh, they're legit.” They swore that they will pay off my loan in X amount of time unlike other loan companies out there who charge 200% interest. They are also better because they don’t hassle me. So far, my experience has been pretty good.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016
I called a different company that had a title loan office in Nashville and I was routed to Finova Financial directly. They answered the phone and I talked with them on the spot. The application process was pretty challenging. I had to take several pictures of the car, my driver’s license and the title. They were physically in Clarksville, Tennessee. I'm in Nashville, Tennessee, and looking back on it, I should've used the local firm. But I was routed to them and I started talking with a lady, so I followed through with it. Then I had to go to FedEx and ship the title and lien form to them. They had me on the phone and they made me stay on the phone with them until I walked out of the building. They were afraid I was gonna hold on to the title, which seemed a little ridiculous to me.
The Finova Financial rep was very courteous. I had trouble getting through them a few times because they didn’t answer the phone. I left a message and they had to call me back, but she was definitely responsive. She said I could walk into any MoneyGram office in Tennessee and get my money, and I could walk into any MoneyGram office and pay it back. However, I couldn’t get my money from any MoneyGram office. There was one where the machine was broken, and another one could send money but couldn’t receive it. They had to give me a money order and cash it somewhere else.
I had the money for a week, and I paid $114 of fees and the interest for the use of the money for a week, which was insane. That included front-end fees like recording the title and filing a lien. Finova Financial are predatory lenders. $114 for the use of $700 for a week is outrageous. I don’t feel like all of the fees and expenses were clearly disclosed to me on the front-end. All those high interest title type loans are usury and only people that have no other option do business with them. I had to sign all the papers electronically, which was very cumbersome and obviously clearly designed to protect them. Of course, I didn’t take time to read all of the fine print and I didn’t understand completely that the fees on the front-end were gonna be as high as they were. I had one other experience with Advance Financial that was easier and more direct without a title loan.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
My husband and I had intended to go to a local title loan company, and when my husband Googled title loan and Finova came up. When they called us, we decided to go with them. The only issue was the time of the day we called, trying to get the pictures done before it got dark. They contacted me about five minutes after our loan inquiry and I was driving home that time so I told them to wait a few minutes until I got home. But the personal loan processor whom I talked to over the phone was great and sweet. She was extremely helpful about everything including with questions and issues I had. She was going to get it for us that night, and I said that it's not that big of a deal and told her to ship it in the morning. So that's what we did and she was right there in the morning when the FedEx opened. She walked me through it and it was good. Overall, it’s a life-saving experience.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016
I did the loan inquiry with Finova on my phone. My personal loan processor, Terry was nice. She said she can get the payment at the level of what I was paying or lower. I had doubts and didn't like the fact that it actually went up $100 from the payment I had before. Nevertheless, they were right on it after I filled out the loan inquiry and, since the loan would be paid off in 12 months, I closed on the deal. Once I closed on the deal however, I never heard again from Terry.
I was also disappointed about Finova's guarantee to send me a $50 gift certificate for going out to dinner after I send in my first pay on or before the due date. I bumped up the day to pay them and called them immediately after. Their representative said she'd call people to make sure I receive it but I still haven't gotten my certificate. Still, I think Finova is better than other companies and I would recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
It took Finova 30 minutes to contact me after I inquired from them regarding a loan. They were better too compared to the other loan companies that contacted me. Their loan application process was easy and my personal loan processor was good and very polite. It was an excellent experience.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016
My experience with Finova has been good. I was contacted a few hours after I inquired a loan and I had a better experience with them than the other companies. They were able to assist me. Their loan processor was courteous and was able to answer all my questions. I went with them because of their rates and the length of the repayment for the loan. The application process was easy and they provide good customer service.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2016
I wanted to try something different, so I went with Finova. Their online application wasn't difficult at all. Their customer service was the best as far as the kind of experience I've had. The loan processor was awesome and, overall, I had a great experience with them. I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2016
I inquired a loan with Finova about a month ago and they contacted me on the same day. They were so much better than the other loan companies I contacted. They were able to give more for my car. The application process was quick and straightforward and their personal loan processor was very courteous, patient, professional and able to answer all of my questions. Everything was fantastic.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
I've seen some great reviews of Finova which made me see what they were about. From the first time I talked to them, it had been a good experience and they're better than other loan companies. They're more in-depth with the information about how the loan works and they filled me in on all the details. They were straightforward about the forms. They called me back for any corrections in my application right away and helped me along the way. My personal rep's very nice and keeps in contact but I talked to a few other representatives that were professional and polite as well. It's an awesome company.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2016
Someone referred me to Finova Financial because they dealt with them before. Finova reached out right away. The application process was easy and fast. At first, my loan processor was good, but she missed out details. She kept telling me everything is in my paperwork and then when I looked and read, I didn't find the stuff that she said was in there. She would come all over the place because some of the things weren’t in my paperwork.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016
Finova has provided fine service which I felt was better than the other companies who reached out to me. They replied to my inquiry after only 12 hours. When I applied, I met Chaniya in person and she was very helpful. Everything went fast and it was a very positive experience. Their people were very cooperative and I would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016
Finova Financial is a great company and I have no problems with them. I just went through a hard time. I had a loan against a vehicle and I defaulted and they still haven’t picked up the vehicle. It would be a good thing if that’s the case, but I’m trying to make things right. My wife had left me and I was going through some stuff and getting resituated. But at this point, I’m thinking that it's over and I’ve already made other arrangements and so the car is just there. The loan processors were all great and I’ve got no complaints with them. I called their office about the car for them to come and get it, and the lady was extra nice and said that they might still work something out with me. They're a great company and about as fair as anyone's gonna find.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016
The application process wasn't that long and I got the money the same day and had a payment plan set up. Everything went well and I was happy with it. I don’t have to pay much for my loan to pay it back. After I pay off my loan, I'm going to apply to get another one. That's how happy I am with Finova and I think other people would be happy with it too. I recommend this company.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016
I was trying to get a loan and I had been contacted by other companies but I went with Finova because of their pricing. The process I've gone through during the loan application has been pleasant and I had a good conversation with their rep who's knowledgeable. My loan was processed in an expeditious manner and the response has been quick.
The transaction fees for the type of loan were acceptable. The part that they make it amount, they do it purposely or that’s just the way they had to do it with the insurance. Most car company insurance only incur six-month premiums, not 12-month premiums. They make it appear to look like you have 12 months so they hit you with that additional insurance cost. It’s the first time I used that type of service and it's interesting to know about it because the industry has a bad experience. If there's some way they accommodated that so I wouldn’t have to buy that type of contract agreement with the coverage and if they can do it for six months, they would do a lot more business. I also had unfortunate circumstances that arose with my loan and they didn’t account it in as well. But other than that, I had a good interaction with them and they gave me a nice restaurant coupon. I've recommended two people to Finova.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016
Finova contacted me within minutes after making a loan inquiry. My application process with them went well and I had a good experience with their loan processor. Overall, they have quick, easy and convenient services and I like their customer service.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
We contacted Finova and they responded within an hour. It's a great and very efficient company with good customer service. I've had a good experience with them.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
I went with Finova Financial since they are in Florida. They were helpful in general. The application process was very easy and their people were very accommodating.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2016
I applied for a loan with Finova and after I made contact with them, they contacted me immediately. They're easy to deal with and personable. The rep I dealt with has also been absolutely courteous. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
I made an arrangement to make a payment on a certain date and they sent the repo man out to get my truck which caused me a lot of problems. I was supposed to pay on a Monday, but they sent the guy out before I was even supposed to make the payment. They couldn't get in touch with me, but my phone number has been the same, the thing is, if I've already made the payment arrangement for that Monday so they didn't have to call me. Overall, they're a good company. It's just that that one incident was bad for me. They are better than directly contacting an auto title loan company (I received a little bit more from them). I'm okay with them now, but I still have to go to court because the repo man and I got into each other.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
I am happy my experience with Finova. I didn't want to do it at start because the interest rate is ridiculous but it was a necessary thing I had to do at the moment. For $800, I have to pay them back $2100. It is $1300 interest on $800 in one year. Besides that, earning has been great. They have been very cooperative and very nice. No problems. Everything went smooth. Tanya’s the one I speak to when I call down there. She’s been extremely nice and kind.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016
I like Finova. The guy I spoke with during the application process was perfect. The process has been brief and they did a good job. The only bad thing about the loan was that my interest almost doubled.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016
I was thinking about getting another loan because where I was at the interest rates were too high and I know I was never going to pay it off. So I had to go with another loan to pay that first loan off and then I'll stay with the second loan where they're better with the interest rates. Finova Financial was better than the other companies that contacted me. I had InstaLoan before I had Finova and they have better service. In the application process, they have less paperwork than InstaLoan, which I liked. Everything happened so smooth, fast and easier than other loan places. They explained the process and answered my questions all the way to the full extent.
Reviewed July 27, 2016
In Florida, it's hard to find an auto title loan company. It only took Finova a couple of minutes to contact us from the time of our loan inquiry. Their application process was very easy, direct to the point, and I know exactly what has to be done and what they needed. They made the process very convenient. I can do my thing from my house then just got to go to Fedex and Walmart, and going to those two places was the best part because I know that everything got approved.
Reviewed July 26, 2016
We had a loan here in town with a loan company and we got it on an urgent basis right before the holidays and didn’t understand completely the terms going in and it turned out that our payments were only going to interest if we paid the payments. They told us to pay every month with interest and we never would have gotten it paid off and when I realized that I did some internet searching and Finova’s terms seemed to be pretty straightforward and honest with their terms, 12 monthly payments and we're done. I could also pay off early if I want to.
So we contacted Finova Financial and the same day they contacted us back. Everything went well during the application process except for there was a form that I sent in that they didn’t get or got lost in the system and that held us up a couple of weeks and then our first payment was supposed to be on the first. It ended up having to be due two weeks before then but I don’t know whose fault that was. Another thing is they only accept payments through MoneyGram and depending on where I live that can be a pain in the butt. And MoneyGram is not cheap. I add an extra $12 to every payment. Other than that, the experience was great. Their personal loan processor is very helpful and if I can't make it on the exact date that it's due I can call her and she’ll work with us. So that’s always helpful.
Reviewed July 25, 2016
Finova Financial contacted me the same day I inquired. I went with them because they had the amount that I wanted and the payment isn't too hard on me and I like it. A man came out to my house, took the information, took his time and made sure everything was done and I had my money. He didn't rush me. I've been making my payments and would be through in October. If I need to call and ask if I thought about anything, they give me the information I need to know and tell me when exactly my last payment is going to be.
Reviewed July 23, 2016
My loan application with Finova went smooth and convenient. When I first made an inquiry, they were quick to contact me. On the other hand, every time I go online to see where the payments were applied, I don't see anything. I thought there was an online account so I could follow or monitor it.
Reviewed July 22, 2016
My experience with Finova Financial has been good. I saw one of their offers and that's why I went with them. The application process was all right. I'm very satisfied with their service.
Reviewed July 13, 2016
I needed my car for my daily activities and was looking for some money to get my car from the shop. I went online and picked Finova from the companies I found. I called them and they said they'd make things happen. The application process was easy since an agent was there to help me out. In fact, they're really fast. When I called them, they immediately gave me another number to call. When I called, the person responded immediately. He told me what to bring and we met the next day. They went over my papers, and the next day, they came with the money.
I didn't hold the money for too long. I can pay it for one year, but it didn't take me one month to return it. They told me what to do and the exact amount they were going to charge me. I went to the bank, deposited the payment, took a picture and sent it to them. They saw the picture, and they sent the title back to me after one week. It went very smoothly. They're really accurate, and I'm very satisfied with my experience. They made me so comfortable, didn't lie to me, and kept their promise. The only one concern I had was the rate. I don't know if it's less than the other companies because I didn't have time to shop around, but other than that, Finova did a good job.
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
