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Savi has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Savi

      1015 15th St NW Ste 600 Washington, DC 20005-2605

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Savi

      1032 15th St NW Ste 282 Washington, DC 20005

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforSavi

    Financial Services
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2.4/5stars

    Average of 20 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    8 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 1/31/2020

    Years in Business: 8

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Savi is a social impact technology startup in Washington, D.C. working to solve the student debt crisis affecting 46 million borrowers by helping them discover new repayment and loan forgiveness options. Founded by long-time student loan experts and advocates, Savi is a public benefit corporation that works with borrowers via their employers, membership organizations or financial institutions to provide trusted tools and resources. Savi is neither a lender nor a government contractor.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Savi has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Savi

        1015 15th St NW Ste 600 Washington, DC 20005-2605

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Savi

        1032 15th St NW Ste 282 Washington, DC 20005

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      1015 15th St NW Ste 600, Washington, DC 20005-2605
      BBB File Opened:
      1/21/2020
      Years in Business:
      8
      Business Started:
      2/26/2016
      Business Started Locally:
      2/26/2016
      Business Incorporated:
      2/26/2016
      Accredited Since:
      1/31/2020
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Savi Solutions PBC
      Business Management
      • Mr. Tobin Van Ostern, Co-Founder
      • Mr. Aaron Smith, Company Contact
      • Mrs. Sarah Schultz, Chief of Staff
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Tobin Van Ostern, Co-Founder
      • Mrs. Sarah Schultz, Chief of Staff

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Tobin Van Ostern, Co-Founder
      Additional Contact Information

      Email Addresses

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      Customer Complaints

      8 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      10/17/2022

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I opened an account with Savi and paid $60 for services that they have not followed through on. During an application process for the services promised, there was a technical issue, and after opening more than 15 tickets between 9/8/22 and 10/16/22 and being promised on 5 occasions for a call back from a project manager who could assist with the issue, I have not been given a resolution. I called on 10/16/22 requesting a refund because SAVI has failed to deliver on its promises or service, and I was told they would have to open yet another ticket. The two tickets that I think are most relevant are the last two opened: #****** (9/30/22) and #****** (10/16/22). The loan forgiveness application process is time sensitive, and they have robbed me of a month to be able to navigate this process and caused unnecessary stress by being an ineffective business. I should have been given a refund right away when I called on 10/16/22 as I was told when I opened ticket #****** that if I didn't hear back, they would honor that request right away, and here I am still waiting for a refund and for them to close my account. In addition to calling, I also emailed for a refund, and was given yet another ticket #******. Their services are terrible! Lots of opened tickets and no follow through for resolutions.
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      Customer Reviews

      20 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Leo G

      4 stars

      04/21/2024

      The incredibly exceptional service began when my call was fielded by ******** for tier-one support. He took extra care to help me craft a message, while still on the phone, designed to be specifically sensible for tier-two support.

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