Complete guide
Answers, tradeoffs and next steps
Use the sections below to evaluate fit, not to predict approval.
Know exactly what you authorized
CFPB says an ACH authorization should make clear how it can be stopped or revoked and that borrowers should know how much will be deducted and when. CFPB_ACH
| Action | What it changes | What it does not change |
|---|---|---|
| Revoke authorization | Permission for future automatic debits | Does not cancel the loan balance |
| Stop-payment order | Instructs the bank to stop a scheduled payment | Does not rewrite the loan contract |
| Dispute unauthorized transfer | Challenges a transfer the user says was unauthorized | Does not by itself resolve the underlying debt |
| Contact lender | Can establish alternative repayment arrangement | Does not guarantee a hardship plan |

