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    Business ProfileforWhite Pine Lending

    Loans

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Alert:

    White Pine Lending also does business under the names Blue Pine Lending, Red Pine Lending, Green Pine Lending and Sokaogon Finance.

    According to the website, "Sokaogon Finance d/b/a Green Pine Lending is a sovereign enterprise, an economic development arm and instrumentality of, and wholly-owned and controlled by the Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake, a federally-recognized sovereign Indian Tribe (the “Tribe”). This means that Green Pine's loan products are provided by a sovereign government and the proceeds of our business fund governmental services for Tribal citizens. This also means that Sokaogon Finance is not subject to State suit or service of process. Rather, Sokaogon Finance is regulated by the Tribe. IIf you do business with Sokaogon Finance, your potential forums for dispute resolution will be limited to those available under Tribal law and your loan agreement. As more specifically set forth in the Green Pine loan agreement, these forums include an informal but affordable and efficient Tribal dispute resolution, or individual arbitration before a neutral arbitrator. You may opt out of arbitration by following the instructions in your loan agreement. If you do not opt out of arbitration pursuant to the loan agreement, you agree that you have chosen to have any dispute arising out of or relating to the loan agreement or your relationship with the Sokaogon Chippewa Community resolved by binding arbitration. If you are not comfortable doing business with a sovereign entity that is immune from a lawsuit in State court, you should discontinue use of this website."

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    Additional Info:
    According to White Pine Lending's website:   

    © 2016 WhitePineLending.com. All rights reserved.

    **Sokaogon Finance dba White Pine Lending is a sovereign enterprise, an economic development arm and instrumentality of, and wholly-owned and controlled by the Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake, a federally-recognized sovereign Indian Tribe (the “Tribe”). This means that white Pine's loan products are provided by a sovereign government and the proceeds of our business fund governmental services for Tribal citizens. This also means that Sokaogon Finance is not subject to State suit or service of process. Rather, Sokaogon Finance is regulated by the Tribe. It is the express intention of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community to fully preserve, and not waive, either in whole or in part, exclusive jurisdiction, sovereign immunity, and any other rights, titles, privileges, and immunities to which the Tribe is entitled. If you do business with Sokaogon Finance, your potential forums for dispute resolution will be limited to those available under Tribal law and your loan agreement. As more specifically set forth in the white Pine loan agreement, these forums include an informal but affordable and efficient Tribal dispute resolution, or individual arbitration before a neutral arbitrator. You may opt out of arbitration by following the instructions in your loan agreement. If you do not opt out of arbitration pursuant to the loan agreement, you agree that you have chosen to have any dispute arising out of or relating to the loan agreement or your relationship with the Sokaogon Chippewa Community resolved by binding arbitration. If you are not comfortable doing business with a sovereign entity that is immune from a lawsuit in State court, you should discontinue use of this website. Applications processed and approved before 5:30 p.m. ET are typically funded the next business day. In some cases, we may not be able to verify your application information and may ask you to provide certain documents. Maximum loan amount for initial loan is $950.00. Refer to Loan Cost & Terms for additional details. Complete disclosures of APR, fees and payment terms are provided within the Loan Agreement. 

    Please note: THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FORM OF CREDIT. white Pine Lending loans are designed to help you meet your short-term borrowing needs. Appropriate emergencies might be a car repair, medical care for you or your family, or travel expenses in connection with your job. This service is not intended to provide a solution for longer-term credit or other financial needs. Alternative forms of credit may be less expensive and more suitable for your financial needs. Alternative sources you could consider include: a credit card cash advance; personal loans; home equity line of credit; existing savings; or borrowing from a friend or relative.
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 6 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    22 complaints closed in last 3 years

    12 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    3051 Sand Lake Rd, Crandon, WI 54520-8815
    BBB File Opened:
    8/21/2015
    Years in Business:
    13
    Business Started:
    1/1/2011
    Business Started Locally:
    1/1/2011
    Alternate Business Name
    • Red Pine Lending
    • Blue Pine Lending
    • Sokaogan Finance
    • Green Pine Lending
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Garland McGeshick

    Customer Contact

    • Victoria Ackley, Treasurer
    • Garland McGeshick
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    Customer Complaints

    22 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/17/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I initially took a loan for 300 dollars at White pine lending. My recurring payments are $97.06 monthly. I contacted the vender but they wouldn't give me an end date for my loan. They continue to dun me for this recurring amount and will not work with me. I have already paid twice as much for my loan with no end in sight
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    Customer Reviews

    6 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Esther M

    1 star

    01/04/2024

    Totally regret taking a $300 loan from this company. I have made 3 payments 2 of $91 & 1 of $50 and supposedly I have only paid on my balance $74. Total rip offs if I keep making payments I will end up paying 6 times what I borrowed.

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