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Small Business Loans

Calfund, LLC

Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 21 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 8 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/11/2025

    Type:Order Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I bought a truck in June 2023 and paid $20,000 in down payments. I paid my truck on time. They told me that to settle the debt I had to pay $22,000, when the deal was that by the third month I could pay what was owed on the loan.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/11/2025

    We have contacted the customer to explain the calculations from her contract. We also explained that her down payment was given to the dealership which subtracted from the "sticker price". Upon doing so, the customer requested that we contact her next week because she was in the middle of something and could not discuss this matter further. We agreed to contact her on Monday 7/14/25. Our goal is to help her understand the contract and provide her with some pay assistance options. We hope that this resolves the misunderstanding. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/11/2025

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I am filing this complaint against Calfund, LLC due to repeated violations of my privacy, unprofessional conduct, and harassment involving my business vehicle loan. Despite the loan being taken out under my name and my business (***************************), Calfund has repeatedly contacted my father, disclosed personal financial details, and attempted to scare him about a potential repossession even though he is not a co-signer, guarantor, or legally associated with the loan.I have attempted to address this with Calfund via email, but their representatives continue to behave unprofessionally. In particular, a representative named ****** refused to consent to a recorded call and acted dismissively. I have since requested all communication to be via email only, yet they continue to call from spoofed numbers and involve third parties. When questions are asked regarding my account like how I owe so much money if I gave $15,000 down they say things like Im not a financial advisor you saw the paperwork when you signed it which was also said to my husband who isnt a representative on the contract. This behavior is unethical and possibly illegal under federal privacy laws and FDCPA. I am requesting that Calfund:Cease all third-party communication Acknowledge the cease-and-desist Only contact me via email (***********************************)I am also submitting formal complaints to the **********************************************************, the ***, and the ************************************.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/12/2025

    After receiving the complaint, I contacted the individual who filed the complaint and explained that her loan is past due and offered her some assistance. After several attempts of offering her assistance, the client ignored our efforts. Unless they are able to come to together to resolve this issue, Calfund LLC will need to continue its efforts to rectify the situation. 

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/12/2025

     
    Complaint: 23455652

    I am rejecting this response because:

    Their response is both dismissive and misleading. I have never ignored their communications. In fact, I have consistently stated in writing that I am open to resolving the matter and on June 9th communicated a payment date to one of their agents, ********** who acknowledged my message and stated it would be forwarded to **** in the repossession department. Despite this, Calfund continued contacting third parties on June 12 which I had clearly asked them not to do, especially since they had direct contact with me and were given a payment update. They also want to charge over $600 just to allow me to pay a month late which is highly unethical

    Furthermore, Calfund has engaged in inappropriate and potentially illegal behavior, including:

    Contacting my references, who are not cosigners or legally responsible for the loan.


    Spoofing phone calls, including impersonating my father when calling my husband.


    Disclosing personal information to third parties, violating basic privacy and ethical standards.

    I have proof of this spoofing behavior and have previously reported it via email, only to be laughed at and dismissed further showing Calfunds lack of professionalism and accountability.

    At no point did Calfund present me with a formal payment plan, despite claiming otherwise. My complaint was not about avoiding payment, it was about the unethical and harassing tactics they are using to collect.

    Lastly, they continue to avoid taking responsibility for their actions and have refused to confirm in writing that this behavior will not continue in the future.

    I am requesting that the BBB keep this complaint open and acknowledge that the matter is unresolved due to Calfunds refusal to acknowledge or correct their misconduct.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/13/2025

    We appreciate your response in mediating the situation. The customer was provided with options and continues to remain unhappy with the solutions that we have to offer. This rebuttal does not include any additional remarks for us to attend to. We remain open to receiving any further solutions and communications, to continue to resolve the issue although without the customer choosing the assistance that we have provided, Calfund LLC may continue to pursue further action. We do not wish to continue, we wish to resolve the problem. We hope that the customer can return to the negotiating table to find the right solution. We appreciate your assistance.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/27/2025

    Type:Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    ***** ****** Collection Supervisor Calfund , LLC **************************************************************************** ************ Ext 121 They are screaming peoples ************ is every unprofessional and rude threatening customer Please place this open out of business Please go and look at their reviews

    Business Response

    Date: 01/30/2025

    I have attempted to reach our client three times and unfortunately,I was unsuccessful at reaching her, although and fortunately, one of our representatives was successful at reaching the client and from my understanding, we are assisting her as best as we can. Unfortunately, our clients account is severely delinquent and its important to know that Calfund LLC and the client, must come together with a mutual agreement to resolve the past due matter. As of today, we have successfully come together with a mutual agreement and are working together to avoid the loan going into further default. Please let me know if you have any further questions. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:11/22/2024

    Type:Order Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Purchased a vehicle from Penske Commercial. Apparently Penske work's with Calfund for financing. The van sold for $20558. I gave a downpayment to Calfund of $8668. Honestly, I dont even know what the original loan amount is because I NEVER got the paperwork that I signed. What Calfund did give me was a letter with a monthly payment amount of $1025 per month. I recalled while signing that the term maybe is over 24 months. That should have been my first red flag. I made the first two (1/2024, 2/2024) monthly payments (then business dropped) and I became late. I made another payment of $1290 to cover the late fees for the 3rd payment (3/2024). However, business got worse and I became even more delinquent. The last payment Calfund collected from me was $1025 in August (for 4/2024 payment?). In between these occurrences, it caused them to call trying to collect the debt and saying $8168 is past due. Also, threats to repo the van and I am going to be arrested. What I simply replied for was the original paperwork and terms remaining balance. I still never got it. It wasn't until I got an auto message from Calfund that triggered me. The email stated I had a remaining balance of $21500. How? What amount am I financing? What happened to the downpayment being applied to the finance purchase price? I know I should have asked that at signing but when I crunched the numbers, they have me paying more than double the payments or a ridiculously high interest rate (<80%). I contacted the company for an explanation who again threatened me to pay the past due amount before they do any investigating on there side. Because "its Calfund policy is we do not have to send any paperwork on past due accounts." At this point I should have paid about $13050 on the truck. I also uploaded a reverse loan calculation which show what crazy interest is on the monthly amount over 2 years to match what maybe is the amount financed.

    Business Response

    Date: 11/22/2024

    Unfortunately, weve been unable to reach our client since June 2024 in order for us to be able to offer any type of assistance. Were more than happy to explain his contract and charges in order to come to a resolution.I will email the client in hopes to have a conversation and resolve any questions that he may have. 

    Customer Answer

    Date: 11/22/2024

     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and agree that an email was sent to me to make contact and discuss issue..

    Sincerely,

    **** ********
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/10/2024

    Type:Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I am not liable for this debt with Calfund,I do not a contract with this company!they didnt provide me with the original contract as I requested
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:08/12/2024

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    "I financed my 18-******* through Calfund and deeply regret it. The truck was priced at $40,000, and I put $20,000 down upfront. I signed a two-year lease agreement with Calfund. Unfortunately, after my dad had a stroke and my grandmother passed away, I faced some difficult times and decided to leave the trucking business. I found a buyer who was ready to pay off the truck in full. However, because I was one month behind on payments, the company refused to provide me with a payoff amount to give to the buyer's bank. ***** and ***** were extremely rude, hanging up on me and saying they didnt believe I could pay off the truck, so they wouldnt provide a payoff amount. When I asked to speak to their managers or supervisors, they insisted they were the only people I could talk to and refused to escalate the issue, hanging up on me again. I repeatedly called back, even having the buyer on the other line ready to pay, but the account managers still refused to give me the payoff amount.Now, the truck is up for repossession, and they've already reported it on my credit as a repossessioneven though the buyer was ready to pay off the loan in full. Calfunds refusal to release the payoff amount has put me in an incredibly difficult situation."

    Business Response

    Date: 08/12/2024

    In the recent past, Calfund worked diligently to assist the customer to avoid any activity on the customers loan. We assisted the customer with an extension and went so far as to offer them another extension to avoid any further activity. Eventually the customer decided to surrender the vehicle due to having the inability to make payments. Unfortunately, it is Calfunds policy to avoid providing a payoff to any past due accounts. If the customer was current, we wouldve been able to assist them. In the case of repossession,the customer is capable of having his buyer pay off this loan, retrieve the vehicle and repair his credit. The chance for resolving this is still available. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/03/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Im not sure how these people are even still legally in business not just my complaint but all 100s of others are similar situations I have been through if not all considering I have financed multiple trucks through them at this time they are illegally charging me fees on a electronic system that I have no clue what they are and are refusing to explain the fees my ledger they send me does not match the requested amount on there electronic portal they even told me they are not going to explain them send me documentation pay it if its over paid they will add to another acct I am behind right now because they threatened to repo me when I was current with proof because they said they were missing Dec payment when I showed they proof they changed the month as I have read they have done this same thing to others when you try and resolve the problem or get documentation they refuse and start an argument with you I am mentally and emotionally drained from these people they need to show me why there system shows 909.71$ more then what I owe them I am not going to pay something they refuse to explain and there excuse pay it we will Figure out later this is the main issue at this time they even refuse to take my payment saying Im in repo meanwhile I have been trying to pay them but they will not explain charges to me

    Business Response

    Date: 07/08/2024

    Our company has spoken to this company on numerous occasions and have provided them with every calculation and breakdown for them to understand the reasoning behind any and all costs and fees. After doing so, they have still refused to pay us. Unfortunately, weve exhausted all options and request our property back.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/02/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Greetings,This business has failed to release my titles to my vehicles. For the past 12 weeks I have been attempting to get a straight answer from the his business. I have spoken to a few different people. I have some names and dates if needed. They have since added fictitious fees to the account and when asked about said fees have failed to provide substancian for them. I was told in December 2023 that my titles had been mailed out and to allow additional time due to the holidays. Some employees there are rude and unprofessional. I would like to discuss the account ledgers they provided and to be told what the new additional fees cover since they were added on one of the dates that I called to inquire about my titles and on that date was asked to allow two more weeks for the mailing time. The account ledger they provided for account ***** shows a duplicate charge/double charge for the title fee. When asked why there are two fees charged the young lady ******** ext. 135 stated she was unsure but she would get an answer and I have been waiting since the 3rd week of Feb 2024. I continue to leave messages for her and her boss ****** ext. ********************************** two weeks ago. When I asked about the account ***** additional fees added, she stated that we should work on one account at a time. I asked her to atleast take down my concerns and forward them so that one I was able to speak to someone I could get my entire account/issues addressed and resolved. It shows that they are attempting to collect some $15 fees that have already been remitted/paid. Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!! They are causing a financial haurdship for my already crumbling SMALL Business. I am the spouse of a Disabled American Veteran and I am trying to keep us and our small family afloat and need the titles to sell these assets so we do not get any further behind.

    Business Response

    Date: 04/08/2024

    I have been assisting our client to calculate the math in regards to what is owed on both loans. I have agreed to waive a late fee which seems to have been added after the principle balance was paid. We are pending to see if a title fee was duplicated and if so, we will waive this fee as well if proven that it is a duplicate charge. We are pending an answer from our 3rd party affiliate company Precision but will continue to assist the client. 

    Customer Answer

    Date: 04/12/2024

     
    Complaint: 21520485

    I am rejecting this response because: I am as told in 4/5/2024 that they would be doing some research into my issues(double charge for title fee; Loan *****) and I have not received a call nor email to date. I have left a voicemail for ****************. 


    I did appreciate **************** stating that they would be removing some penalties/fees that posted to my account after the close out date/timeframe. 

    I am looking forward to speaking to and working with **************** again to finalize this matter and finally receive my titles for my vehicles so my business can move forward. 

    Sincerely,

    *********************

    Business Response

    Date: 04/18/2024

    After thoroughly investigating the loan history, I found fees that were not supposed to be added into our client's loan. We have pinpointed those fees and we have waived them. We spoke to the client and explained the unfortunate errors and have provided them with the correct amount owed. We hope that this may resolve any further issues. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:03/13/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I paid the amount due per the payoff notice within the time frame on the pay off notice. I have tried unsuccessfully to get information on when the title will be delivered and confirmation of delivery address, however my emails go unanswered. I have an open case with the *********************** of PA and will be putting in a subsequent complaint as this company is an absolute nightmare and should be shut down. They are ripping consumers off, have poor customer service, misleading information, and shoddy business practices.

    Business Response

    Date: 03/18/2024

    We reached out to our client and were able to mail the title to her. We hope that this resolves the problem. 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/29/2024

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Got a email my truck was gonna get repo while in the shop! Never got a letter from Calfund or was offer a chance to pay the amount to become current with my balance and now after picking up my truck and not notifying me I had to call the shop and found out it was picked up got a email months now saying my truck was sold and the remainder balance they need from me

    Business Response

    Date: 03/06/2024

    We attempted to reach our client in the past and unfortunately the phone number in our file was disconnected. The repair facility ***************** also stated to us that they could no longer reach the customer and requested that someone recover the vehicle which we had to do or face the consequence of having the repair facility lien sale the vehicle. We attempted to reach our client by email as well although we were unsuccessful. Eventually the vehicle was recovered and a notice of intent letter was mailed to the customer.
    After receiving the ******************** compliant I attempted to contact the customer but the phone number is disconnected. I attempted to reach the client with the Daytime Phone Number provided to the BBB complaint and I left the customer a message and sent them an email as well. We have not heard back from them unfortunately.
    To best answer the clients questions, the vehicle was recovered due to being abandoned at the repair facility. Once recovered, we notified the client via email & mail for the options of recovery. The vehicle sold 26 days afterwards. Calfund LLC notified the client to the best of their ability.  Unfortunately, there is no option to refund the customer any funds. In fact, the customer still owes ****************** LLC the deficiency balance.
    Wed appreciate it if the customer can contact our **************** at #************ to discuss payment options to pay the remaining balance. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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