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Tim the Overdraft Expert : Tips for Getting your Overdraft Fees Refunded

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 03:25:48 +0000

Michelle, Believe it or not this is the new tactic banks are trying to increase overdraft fee income. This is where I would really push to get that fee back and threaten small claims court. You were never actually overdrawn and therefore they shouldn\\\'t be able to charge you a fee.

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Bank With No Overdraft Fees

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:48:20 +0000

Josh, This could\\\'ve been a number of things. One of the problems with online account opening is that all of your information has to line up across the board and sometimes this is a little tricky. For example, if you\\\'ve moved recently, it could be that your address on your credit report doesn\\\'t match the address you gave or something along those lines. If you give our people a call they can verify the information for you and finish the account opening process.

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Tips for Getting your Overdraft Fees Refunded

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:27:01 +0000

Lindsey, You are absolutely right. \\\"Pending\\\" transactions are not overdrafts. They are potential overdrafts, but they are not overdrafts. This is yet another way banks have figured out how to manipulate the system to squeeze more money from their customers. I 100% disagree with this practice. I would continue to fight to get all of your overdrafts refunded and if you are willing, threaten to switch banks. Best of luck getting your fees back Lindsey!

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Tips for Getting your Overdraft Fees Refunded

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:46:16 +0000

First of all, thank you for the compliments, they are truly appreciated! Secondly, my gut says that since you haven\\\'t been contacted at all by the bank that your case is pretty good. Why do I say this? The fact that you haven\\\'t been contacted probably means that the bank is too busy to deal with this (no offense) small case and will probably just drop it altogether. That being said, I DO want to say that by no means am I a legal expert or anywhere close to being an expert on this sort of situation. When people get to this stage I recommend checking out the Center for Responsible Lending\\\'s website and encourage you to ask questions of them. They will have much more wisdom on this where as I only offer up opinion. While I do consider myself an expert on overdrafts, I am NOT an expert on the litigation side. Please keep us updated on your case and keep checking in so that others might benefit in the future from your experience. I wish you the best of luck! Tim

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Tips for Getting your Overdraft Fees Refunded

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:00:43 +0000

Glad I could help Erin! Thanks for the comment!

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Bank With No Overdraft Fees

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:23:14 +0000

Fred, This is true, however, savings accounts are non transaction accounts and regulations restrict action on these accounts to six transactions per month. This means that if you\\\'ve already had a few transactions (not including those done at an ATM or through a teller) then your savings account may only save you from one or two overdrafts before hitting the transaction limit. Many times it is people\\\'s reliance on their savings account to save them that ends up getting them the overdraft.

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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:23:15 +0000

As the CEO of Probity Financial Services, I work hard to provide an opportunity for all potential checking account customers. We understand people still need the benefit of online bill pay, online access, and debit card use, even after mistakes have been made. There's never a fee for overdrafts.

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Bank With No Overdraft Fees

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:23:16 +0000

Thank you for the kind words Sherri! They are greatly appreciated.

Tim the Overdraft Expert : Bank With No Overdraft Fees

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:16:23 +0000

Steve, Probity Financial Services does try to be lenient to people in bad credit situations. We understand that it is a tough economy and many people are stretched financially right now. Probity does access credit information during the online application session and will not open accounts for those who have been suspected of fraudulent activity or have an excessive history of checking account abuse (for example, charge-offs at many different financial institutions or very large charge-offs). But just having “bad credit” is not something that will automatically disqualify you. I would recommend going to www.probityfinancialservices.com and clicking “Apply Now” and give us a chance. Thanks.