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Southern Auto Finance Company, LLC has 14 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforSouthern Auto Finance Company, LLC

    Consumer Finance Companies
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    40 complaints closed in last 3 years

    17 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Southern Auto Finance Company, LLC has 14 locations, listed below.

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      Headquarters
      413 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6257
      BBB File Opened:
      6/29/2000
      Years in Business:
      12
      Business Started:
      10/25/2011
      Business Incorporated:
      5/22/1990
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of SFB9900746 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

      These agencies may include:

      Florida Office of Financial Regulation

      200 East Gaines Street

      Tallahassee FL 32399

      (800) 848-3792

      http://www.flofr.com

      BBB records show a license number of SF9900983 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

      These agencies may include:

      Florida Office of Financial Regulation

      200 East Gaines Street

      Tallahassee FL 32399

      (800) 848-3792

      http://www.flofr.com

      Type of Entity:
      Limited Liability Company (LLC)
      Alternate Business Name
      • SAFCO
      Business Management
      • Mr. Dan Baggett, SVP of Compliance & Loan Servicing
      • Mr. Geroge Fussell, Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Dan Baggett, SVP of Compliance & Loan Servicing

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Gary Stein, CFO
      • Mr. Dan Baggett, SVP of Compliance & Loan Servicing
      • Mr. Andrew Pickens, VP of Human Resource
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (866) 680-9844
        Primary Fax
      • (954) 745-2526
        Other Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Email Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      40 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      07/02/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      *Date of transaction: 02/28/2023 *Amount of money paid to the business: $10,000+*What the business committed to provide you: Financial Statements (Ledger). An account was opened on my behalf without my prior consent by the dealership ****** and the Bank. I have requested for the balance sheet, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements as evidence that this account was opened fraudulent. I also, requested for the Certificate of Indebtedness, proving that this security exists. There is a Bill of Sale that was requested too. Safco have sold this security and disposal of the real property. I need these documents for my records. * What the nature of the dispute: 1. In order to demonstrate the existence of this security, it is necessary to provide documentation. Each account should have a ledger containing a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, detailing the allocation and use of funds, the original purpose of the funds, where did these funds originated from, and the assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, displaying that this security was an asset to Safco, ****** dealership, and the Bank and a liability to me. It should also indicate whether there was a loss or profit, and if there was a gain on the alleged security.* Whether or not the business has tried to resolve the problem: Safco provided the totally opposite of what I've requested. For example, payment history showing all payments received posted on the said account, debt validation, alleged note, and a copy of the Notice of Right to Cure Default letter. I have ensured clarity and simplified the documentation required for my records. Similar to Safco, who maintains a ledger containing all securities and accounts in their accounting books, I also require such information for my own accounting records.
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Antwain B

      1 star

      05/31/2024

      SAFCO has breached the entirety of Title 15 U.S.C. Subchapter 15. Primarily, this organization is falsely claiming to be verified, bonded, and associated with ***************** and its State in order to pursue an alleged debt through a replica. The original document has changed hands multiple times and its current whereabouts are unknown to me. By requesting a copy of my consumer report, they are obligated to adhere to all regulations outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Their actions are damaging my reputation, defaming my character, and portraying me as a criminal while tarnishing my credit worthiness and my reputation. They are stripping away my dignity, moral principles, and integrity in an attempt to present themselves favorably to consumer reporting agencies. What is a man or woman to gain the whole world than to lose their souls in the end? SAFCO has engaged in deceptive practices by intentionally misrepresenting important information regarding the alleged auto loan. They aim to manipulate my intellectual understanding and take advantage of my lack of knowledge about the true facts, resulting in harm and prejudice to the consumer. The crucial fact that has been misrepresented is the failure to provide me with complete information about all the charges and fees associated with the loan. According to Title 15 U.S.C. 1605 and The Truth in Lending Act, the finance charge for any consumer credit transaction should include the sum of all charges. It is evident that SAFCO has created a monopoly within the commerce system by deliberately concealing facts from me, with the intention to defraud. They were well aware that I would default on the loan even before it was established, leaving me in a no-win situation from the very beginning. Their negligence has caused significant harm to my reputation, character, and consumer report and its credibility.

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