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Do you think BMO Harris Bank N.A. is not playing fair? You have rights under the law and we can help you at no cost to you. UDAAP is an acronym representing laws that prohibit Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices in the context of trade or business.

THE BEST PART IS…

If BMO Harris Bank N.A. violated the law, you may be entitled to money damages and BMO Harris Bank N.A. will pay our fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. Plus, some of our clients also receive debt relief and cleaned-up credit reports. You have nothing to lose! Call us today at 312-300-5996 for a free consultation.

What is BMO Harris Bank N.A.?

BMO Harris Bank N.A. has been serving the community of Chicago, Illinois for 114 years. The bank started its business in 1907 and has been accredited by Better Business Bureau since 1997. BMO Harris Bank is also working under the name of Harris N.A.

BMO Harris Bank N.A. offers a first savings and requirement account, credit cards, mortgages, loans, and more. The bank also offers checking accounts, debit and ATM cards, BMO digital banking, and health savings. BMO Harris Bank N.A. is serving more than 12 million customers through commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services.

BMO Harris Bank N.A. Address, Phone Number, and Contact Information

Store Location
111 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603

https://www.bmoharris.com/

+1 773-682-7481
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm CT
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Deceitful Promotions

Customers applied for an account to avail of a promotion that BMO Harris Bank N.A. offered. As the applicant pursued the application, the company failed to honor the bonus it promised with the promo. Clients were never credited with the advertisement.

Title Issues

The bank refused to release property titles even when clients already paid in full.  Customers kept on checking and calling the bank asking about their titles but the bank said that they should file for re-issuance. According to BMO Harris Bank N.A., the customers must file for it as they did not receive their loan or titles.

Overdue Refunds

Other complaints claimed BMO Harris Bank N.A. was impossible to deal with regarding refunds. Clients who tried correcting the bank about their accounts were met with a long-drawn process. BMO Harris Bank N.A.’s employees apparently promised a refund within a week but for some, it took months to finally process, while others have never received their refunds.

Poor Customer Service

According to complaints, employees of BMO Harris Bank N.A. had been unhelpful and rude. In many accounts, the complainants were passed around from one agent and department to another with no clear resolution to their issues. Others were faced with aggressive representatives refusing to hear customers struggling to meet monthly payments negotiate new arrangements.

Unfortunately, false advertisements, title issues, overdue refunds, and lousy customer service complaints are just the beginning for BMO Harris Bank N.A. The bank’s customers are left wondering what options they have regarding their consumer rights. 

We Fix Complaints When Customer Service Won’t

Has BMO Harris Bank N.A. used misleading sales tactics? Have you received poor service? Do you have complaints with billing? Do you want customer service at BMO Harris Bank N.A. to listen?

A lot of BMO Harris Bank N.A. Corporation customers aren’t happy with their service and the Better Business Bureau lists 233 customer complaints against the company in the past three years, including complaints for billing and collections practices, problems with a service/product, advertising and sales, among others.  

If your complaints haven’t been heard, we can help. At Mike Agruss Law we help customers who have been mistreated by big companies–much like BMO Harris Bank N.A.–and we turn your complaints into resolutions!

We’ll not only file your legal demands with BMO Harris Bank N.A., we’ll negotiate with the company. If your claim isn’t resolved through these negotiations, we’ll work through the legal process that is outlined in your BMO Harris Bank N.A. contract, which is typically arbitration. 

Mike Agruss Law gets results–including zero balances, refunds, and other compensation. 

Here’s How to Make Big Companies Listen

It can be frustrating when you rely on a service and don’t get the results you’ve paid for. Big companies make mistakes every day and not only is it their fault, but it can also cost you money, time, and leave you with big headaches. 

Have you tried calling BMO Harris Bank N.A. to address an issue, only to be told that the representative has no authority to do so? Or maybe you’ve tried talking to someone higher up in the company, only to be ignored, dismissed, or they take too long, continuing to waste your precious time. Maybe you’ve sent an email to the company which only resulted in a prefabricated response or they never follow through with what they’ve promised. 

When you’re limited in your choices for service providers or you’re locked into a contract, what can you do?

Fortunately, you do have options. 

Use Arbitration to Settle Your Complaint

Most companies like BMO Harris Bank N.A. have an arbitration clause in their contracts to prevent being taken to court for traditional litigation. This is actually an advantage for the consumer. When you request an arbitration hearing, an independent third-party (the arbitrator) with knowledge of the type of situation involved will listen to the facts from both sides and make an impartial, binding decision. BMO Harris Bank N.A. will have to do a lot of work and there is no guarantee that they will have a successful outcome. 

Arbitration is Fast, Inexpensive, and Private

Arbitration with BMO Harris Bank N.A. is conducted through the American Arbitration Association (AAA). According to the AAA Consumer Due Process Protocol, arbitration through AAA will comply with their Statement of Principles, which includes:

  • The process is fundamentally fair – All parties are entitled to qualified, competent, impartial arbitrators who will conduct a fair hearing.
  • You get access to all relevant information – This includes reasonable costs, confidentiality, reasonable time limits, and meeting times and/or locations that are agreeable to both parties.
  • Transparency – AAA provides clear arbitration agreements and the ability for each side to hire their own representation.
  • Just process – Arbitration allows the arbitrator to award the same relief as traditional litigation in a binding decision. 
  • Alternative to arbitration – Mediation and the ability to take the case to small claims court should be available in some cases.

Arbitration Gives you Control and Leverage

When BMO Harris Bank N.A. is alerted that you plan to pursue arbitration, they know it will cost them money out of pocket. Not only do they run the risk of losing the case, but they will also pay for their mistake(s) and the arbitration itself. This gives you more leverage with your demands. 

If BMO Harris Bank N.A. doesn’t meet those demands and you have a real complaint, Mike Agruss Law can help by representing you in arbitration where you will get a fair, just, and transparent hearing.

Control and Leverage Triggers Faster Settlements

Large companies like BMO Harris Bank N.A. don’t like the uncertainty and loss of control that comes with arbitration. Not only do they lose the advantage in the situation, but you’re also on equal footing with them in the eyes of arbitration. 

The first step in taking on BMO Harris Bank N.A. is to formally raise your complaint. The lawyers at Mike Agruss Law can help you to do so. We will send a letter of demands to the corporate offices of BMO Harris Bank N.A., letting them know that you’re ready to begin arbitration if a satisfactory resolution is not achieved. Typically, this is 30 days, but it will depend on your specific contract with BMO Harris Bank N.A. 

Approximately 50% of cases will settle before proceeding to an arbitration hearing during this time. However, if BMO Harris Bank N.A. doesn’t offer a reasonable settlement within the appropriate time frame, the next step would be filing a case with AAA. Mike Agruss Law will not only put together the necessary paperwork for arbitration, but we will also help you take the next steps in the arbitration process. 

UDAAP and Arbitration

UDAAP is an acronym representing laws that prohibit Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices in the context of trade or business. This includes misrepresentation, deception, false advertising, or false promises. These laws emerged following the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The ultimate goal with these laws is geared towards protecting consumers involved in financial transactions, educating consumers on their rights, and allowing them access to information and resources to best inform their decisions.

UDAAP laws are regulated by two organizations, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC expanded the initial UDAAP laws in 2004 to include unfair and deceptive acts and practices. Some standards for unfairness, in particular, include if it causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, the injury is not reasonably avoidable by consumers, and the injury is not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition.

Every state has UDAAP laws, which can vary widely. However, the lawyers at Mike Agruss Law understand these laws and can use them to get compensation for deceptive practices, representing consumers throughout the country in cases of arbitration at no cost to them. The company will not only pay the consumer, but they will also pay my fees as well. The consumer will never pay me a cent.

If you’re dealing with an issue with BMO Harris Bank N.A., you might try filing a complaint with the BBB or the customer service team with BMO Harris Bank N.A. Unfortunately, these avenues won’t always lead to a successful resolution for you, the customer. Instead, you may want to consider an experienced arbitration lawyer to take on your case. 

Arbitration is a very useful tool for resolving disputes, and Mike Agruss Law can help. With our expert guidance, we bring the big companies to the table and provide the support needed to get your bills corrected, credit reports fixed, improper fees refunded, and more. Let us pick up the sword for you; you have nothing to lose.

How Do I File a Complaint Against BMO Harris Bank N.A.?

We will use your state’s UDAAP law to file a complaint in Arbitration on your behalf at no cost to you.  UDAAP laws include misrepresentation, deception, false advertising, or false promises.  Under your state’s UDAAP law, you are likely entitled to money damages for your actual damages.  Plus, the other side will pay our fees and costs.  You will not pay us a penny.  These laws emerged following the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The ultimate goal with these laws is geared towards protecting consumers involved in financial transactions, educating consumers on their rights, and allowing them access to information and resources to best inform their decisions.

People, First

We are proud to serve consumers in arbitration cases. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.

Share Your Complaints Below Against BMO Harris Bank N.A.

We encourage you to post your complaints about BMO Harris Bank N.A.. Sharing your complaints against this big company can help other consumers understand what to do when they have problems with this company.  Sharing your experience may help someone else!

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Submitted Comments

james
1 month ago
bmo altered my mobile deposits, refused to help me in the branch, lied to me about my accounts being closed, documented my request to close my accounts. refuse to return my money still in the accounts. lied to the its told them I received money I wm still waiting to receive. but my 1099 bmo sent me says I did reciever the money but yet I never did th3y won\'t even send out the money I originally wired transferred into my account let alone the other amounts. I need help with it tom much tom type please do call and I can explain and email over documentation I haven such as emails and returned chgaedcks altered by bmo
Dawn
6 months ago
I\'m curious whether my experience with BMO Harris can be resolved. In 2013, I fled my home under police protection due to a threat of violence by my unmarried partner of 20 years. He has remained in the home to this day, and allowed the mortgage to go into foreclosure for a period of time before obtaining a loan modification. For eight years, I worked with various attorneys to separate me from the mortgage and title. The first attempt, a short sale, failed due to an unreasonable demand by BMO Harris to come to closing with a $200k check. The second attempt failed due to BMO Harris refusing to remove me from the mortgage - my ex\'s attorney allegedly negotiated an agreement for me to sign a quit claim deed to the property, giving my ex 100% ownership, and promised in writing to remove me from the mortgage which has not happened. BMO\'s unwillingness to cooperate in any workable manner has made it difficult for me to recover financially, as this continues to show on my credit even though I have zero rights to the property, zero input on matters related to the property, and zero income from the rental unit on the property - I have paid higher interest rates and been denied credit based on the lingering bad credit report from BMO Harris. Forcing me to remain on the original mortgage continues to tie me to a potentially violent relationship with no apparent rights to get this complete. There may be very little to be done, but I just encountered your sight and thought it was worth inquiring. Thank you!