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If I file a complaint with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), will that stop the collection process or any legal action initiated by a bank?

No. Generally, the OCC does not have the authority to stop any collection process or legal action taken by a bank.

Last Reviewed: April 2021

Please note: The terms "bank" and "banks" used in these answers generally refer to national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches or agencies of foreign banking organizations that are regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Find out if the OCC regulates your bank. Information provided on HelpWithMyBank.gov should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion of the OCC.

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