M&T Bank Bank Account Or Service Complaint

M&T Bank Bank account or service department,

Other bank product/service Deposits and withdrawals New York

In - of 2015 my property had some water and mold damage. While completing the repairs M & T bank refused to release funds in a timely manner to complete my repairs. First I was advised because I had mold damage I had to produce an estimate and paid receipt. I informed them that I did not have funds to pay the mold removal upfront hence why I needed the check. They advised me that an inspector had to come out. I stated that was not a problem. Inspector came and stated the work was completed with a - % satisfaction ( this was for the mold mediation ). My insurance company issued additional funds to complete adding new, insulation, sheetrock, plaster, sanding and painting. The bank stated another inspection was needed to release funds. I advised that an inspection was just done and they stated another one was needed. Another inspector came out and stated that it was


both the contractor and myself and the local Branch refused to cash the check. I spoke to - from their lost draft department, and she stated the bank rep called and was advised that the funds could be released. The bank rep - stated the total opposite. As of -/-/2015 I have still not have not been able to cash the check. Until this point M & T bank issued all checks to me however, nowhere is these new processes published on their corporate website Mtb.com Consumers are at the mercy of which ever agent answer the call there is no consistency in procedures or communication from neither the loss draft department nor the branch to process the checks. During my encounter I have advise them of my frustration and inquired why has there been these change and the agents have not been able to explain. The local branches are not familiar with the new procedures, nor can they explain why the checks are being issued to both me and the contractor.