Coastal Debt Resolve has over 20 years of combined experience providing expert financial, business debt relief and business loan modification solutions. Using our extensive industry expertise, experience, and unique negotiation strategies, we are able to provide business owners with significant relief on their business debt.
Coastal Debt Resolve (coastaldebt.com) has 419 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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coastaldebt.com
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Credit & Debt Services
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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2026
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Tony
Terrible decision to trust Coastal debt Resolve
I am a plumbing contractor in the Bay Area that had three high interest loans and contacted coastal debt resolve to discuss my situation with Craig their representative that convinced me that their company had experience negotiating high intent loans and would help me set up a account to pay back the existing loans after negotiating for a lower amount .i paid into the account 5000 a month for over a year ..over 70 k I during this time I made payments into a account ..one loan was negotiated and 12000 was paid into the a plan I agreed to and there is a balance of about 25 k left as far as the rest over 30 k was charged into my account by coastal debt of which 19000 was a “standard fee”and the other fees charged on top..I trusted Craig and this company and waited till recently detailed report ..the customer service rep gave me some link and told me to look it up myself..I saw so many chargesand tried to call Craig who ghosted me-and finally I just had a conversation with with a account manager that gave me the news of their “standard fee” and other charges that I accumulated for the “membership fees “and weekly fees ..Such a rip off ..I have decided to hire a lawyer to represent me and try to really resolve this unethical relationship with coastal debt resolve..maybe this review will warn others to beware of this company and not have a similar experience..Craig told me he would be available to discuss my account not true and that my loans would be settled by their company for a fair amount not true..Anyway I learned a important lesson and I I sure hope that this company will realize at some point they took advantage of a hard working contractor that needed some help and that is unethical ...this company refunded my balance and terminated my account hours after posting this review without notifying me..what about my payment plan they negotiated? could they send me information about my account that was settled after keeping over 30000 of my money ?,,their response was i should ask questions about how much money they were gunna unethicaally take 19 k a "standard fee"and another 13000 in additional fees ..them taking my money and then closing my account after asking for some sort of written report shows how shady they are..i caught thier hands in the cookie jar but apperently too late..time to hire a lawyer and sue them as well as warn anyone that might consider hiring them..they didnt deny taking my money and claiming it as some reward for settling one loan..what a messed up company..i researched on reddit that on average coastal debt resolve usually charges 20 percent of the settled debt..they vharged me over 33000 for the one debt by suibtracting over 49 percent of my account balance in a secured account and refused to give me a written report of the "fees".coastal debt has decided i am not a good client that signed a contract ..deposited over 70 k in a secure account and when i asked for a written report of "fees" i was denied that information.I have given them 72 hours to return the money collected in "fees"or i will hire a busness lawyer to launch a civil suit for breach of contract ..possible fraud and illegally taking money out of my secure account.i will also have the firm launch a criminal complaint There are two sides of a story and this is mine ..i will continue to post updating my experience ..there are laws in this country ..a update..january 13 th..After contacting Coastal asking for a full report on how they withdrew money from a secure account with the details of fees there was no response along with making a demand to get my money back as they decided to not continue to fullfill their contract and do the job they paid themselves out of my "secure account"it is time to find a lawyer to file a civil lawsuit and make a criminal complaint against coastal for fraud and embezzlement of funds.They made a response below how they settled a loan yet they didnt gibe me information to pay the loan after they dropped my case...I will continue to update this review and try to warn folks about this company of unethical scammers that took advantage of a hard working contractor that was trying to resolve debt and was promised help and at the end of the day the removed. over$ 33000 of money in a secure account to pay themselves "fees"only $12000 paid to one creditor and left$ 25768.77 that was returned to me out of that "secure account",,,There are laws in this country and Coastal will have to deal with my attorney andf the loss of future clients that might read my review and take their busness to a reliable company
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveJan 8, 2026
We’re sorry to hear that this customer is dissatisfied, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify how our business debt resolution program works.
Coastal Debt Resolve works with financially distressed businesses to negotiate and restructure high-interest commercial obligations. In this case, our team successfully negotiated the largest enrolled obligation from approximately $64,000 to $48,500 and significantly extended the repayment period to reduce weekly payment pressure, helping stabilize short-term cash flow for a struggling business.
In addition, while negotiations were ongoing, no adverse legal action was taken by the remaining enrolled creditors for more than thirteen months. Our program is designed to continue working toward resolution of all enrolled positions as long as the client remains active and cooperative in the process.
Debt resolution programs involve structured fees, third-party administrative costs, and settlement funding that are disclosed in advance and governed by written agreements. Outcomes and timelines can vary depending on creditor posture and a client’s continued participation.
After multiple good-faith attempts to connect and address concerns, the company concluded that it could not continue the program under the required cooperative framework and the relationship has since ended.
We stand by our process and our results, and we encourage any business considering debt relief to carefully review program terms and ask questions before enrolling so they can determine whether this type of solution is the right fit for their situation.
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Binit W.
Do not work with them
Do not work with them,.if you reading this then i am sure you are hurting because of those MCA loans and you believe these people might help you, ofcourse they have excellent salespeople. They will show you a dream that everything is going to be fine and you will be back on your feet in a matter of few months etc all you have to do is join their “program” and you will be paying so less from what you are paying now, you will have lawyers all over the country, they have excellent people who negotiate etc and they will be supportive all the time and you will have a paralegal assisting you at all times.. well i fell in this trap and lost $48,000. i wish i had paid these $48,000 to my MCA lenders and negotiated myself but i wasted it with them..months went by and they dint do anything except calling me every monday and asking for payment.. yes i missed few payments, well if i had the money why would i join this so called “program”, also they love to use the word program.all they do is ask for money they wont update you with any case details, infact i have all the emails in which i used to tell them this and this has happened in my case, then they would check the website and say we will get back with an answer but never did. they make you feel that they are your best friend and will help you so you continue..they told me they will put my payments for hold for a month and then i can continue once i am able to save some money, ofcourse it was on a recorded call from them but then their agent said no they never said that and it might be a misunderstanding, if you will ask them for the call recording then ofcourse you know what they will say NO.. they will keep telling you that the payments you are making is in a escrow that you control but no they control it.. they will tell you that you are making payments so they can negotiate but after months of nothing happening, they refusing to help me..they took $48,000 from me and would not refund a single penny..if i would have been smart enough i would just pay the MCA people regarding than this company..they took all this money for what? What did they do?.. on a phone call they will tell you next next next and you dreaming that you will be out of your troubles very soon will happily fight it but i will fight for my hard earned money…i have all the emails from months and voicemails about payments, now whoever will reply to this.. as per their casual routine they will say.. we dont have a case with your name, you dint complete the program or some bs.. if you have made it so far, please do not use them.. the MCA debt collectors are nicer than these people.. i lost a lot of money for nothing, they just have good sales people.
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveJan 6, 2026
We respectfully disagree with this review and believe it omits material facts.
The reviewer was a former business client whose account was administered through a third-party settlement platform. Services were provided pursuant to a written agreement, and funds were applied as disclosed.
After a period of inconsistent payments — including a large withdrawal of program funds — the client was given the opportunity to remain enrolled if payments resumed. No further payments were made, and the program was cancelled only after continued non-payment.
Coastal Debt Resolve serves businesses experiencing MCA-related financial distress. We are transparent that results vary, no outcomes are guaranteed, and these programs require consistency in the reduced payment amounts to be effective. We have requested this review be evaluated for factual accuracy and completeness.
JS
Justin S.
Stop Calling Me
constant calling. Scam offering. Do not respect requests to be placed on do not call ist.
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveDec 3, 2025
Hi Justin — we’re sorry to hear this. Coastal Debt Resolve takes do-not-call requests seriously. Please email [email protected] with the phone number that was called, and we’ll review it and ensure it’s placed on our internal do-not-contact list.
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Dennis
This company made claims of what…
This company made claims of what working with them would save us. They told us that we would make payments to them instead of the lender and that this money would accrue in an account and that when the lender saw that we were meeting these payments they would back off and settle at a lower amount and these funds would be used to settle the debt. CDR advised us to send all communications to them and they would communicate with the lender however never at any time did they make contact with the lender. After the lender sent out UCC 9-409's to all of our customers demanding direct payment to them which cut off nearly all of our income they slowly after 2 1/2 wks sent out a lame response suggesting the customers could continue to pay us if they wished. We wound up settling the account by having 2 customers pay the lender directly (CDR was not involved in the settlement as they had established no lines of communication). We then requested CDR release the funds in the settlement account to help cover the cost of settlement but they refused claiming this money as fees. To the BBB they claimed to have saved us $84,868.17 and insisted they only charged us $40,543.64 in fees but in reality we paid them $66.693.14 so the bottom line is we did save approx $18,175 but wound up having to close our doors due to the fact that nearly all of our AR was tied up for 3 months due to the UCC Filing. I strongly recommend just working directly with your lender to try to find a workable solution to your problems as this method just diverts much of that money to undeserving pockets.
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveSep 19, 2025
We respectfully disagree with this review, as it misrepresents both our process and the results achieved. The facts are clear: This business owed $234,868.97. Through our structured program, that obligation was settled for $150,000.00 — a savings of $84,868.97 (36%). These savings were documented in a signed Settlement Agreement and align with the projections outlined in the enrollment contract
Our fees were fully disclosed in writing and collected in accordance with the signed Client Agreement. Claims of “improperly withheld funds” are inaccurate. Just as importantly, any decision to close operations was entirely independent of our program. In this business owner’s own affidavit, the business acknowledged that this debt was already “entirely unaffordable” before enrolling.
Coastal Debt Resolve has helped many businesses avoid litigation and achieve significant savings through our transparent, professional debt resolution process. While we regret that this client feels dissatisfied, the results speak for themselves: tens of thousands of dollars saved and a major financial burden resolved. We remain committed to providing meaningful relief for businesses facing unmanageable debt.
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Mark E.
No Refund
paid $30,000 to Coastal Debt Resolve over the course of their program, expecting professional assistance with my business MCA (merchant cash advance) debt. What I got instead was absolutely nothing. No progress, no settlements, no real communication — just excuses.
They promised results, took my money, and then told me there would be no refund. Their entire operation feels like a predatory scam, preying on small business owners in financial distress. They had no accountability, no documentation of effort, and refused to offer even a partial refund for the lack of service.
They operate under the disguise of helping businesses, but in reality, they seem to charge massive upfront fees and do little or nothing in return. I’ve reported them to the Attorney General, FTC, CFPB, and I’m pursuing legal action. I’ve also submitted a complaint to the IRS and plan to warn others through every legal and public avenue available.
If you’re considering this company, RUN. This is a textbook example of how not to do business. They’ve wasted my time, my trust, and a huge amount of money.
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveAug 20, 2025
Dear Mr. Enloe,
We regret that you are unhappy with your decision to discontinue our services. However, your review does not accurately reflect your enrollment or results achieved. You entered into a 16-month Business Debt Resolution and Settlement Program but withdrew after less than four months — before the program could deliver its intended benefits.
During your participation, your weekly debt payments were reduced by more than 70%, and no legal actions were initiated against your business. These are measurable, positive results, directly contradicting claims of “no progress.” Our records also confirm that you received consistent support from your assigned account representative throughout.
The program terms you agreed to — including that service fees are earned upon receipt and non-refundable — were clearly disclosed in your agreement. Refund demands made after prematurely exiting the program are not consistent with those obligations.
Since 2018, Coastal Debt Resolve has helped thousands of businesses save millions of dollars. Our program succeeds when clients commit to the process and allow it to reach completion.
Sincerely,
Coastal Debt Resolve
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Norman Alan H.
Coastal is a predator of the worst kind
This company creates false reviews, makes lawsuits disappear and steals significant amounts of money from small business owners. Many if not most small business owners go out of business having lost anywhere from $5000 to $50000 to this company that then refuses to return the funds.
Their MO is simple. They get people and companies that are desperate because they have gone into a large debt and they promise to negotiate with the creditors and get them "resolved" for a significantly reduced cost.
They make sure that you are no longer paying the creditors and they have you pay them a reduced amount from that which you had been paying the creditors.
They can easily do the numbers and know that if you are paying them thousands of dollars each week for the next 40 weeks or so during which they will not lift a finger to initiate conversations with the creditors (they don't even get POA from you in order to be able to talk to them) until you have paid them, in my case, $70000; there is no business that will survive and they will not have to do anything.
In my case I awoke after they took $29875. They refused to even call United First which could have been resolved quite easily had they lifted the phone and called. They would not talk to Fundworks either. The consequences for me were that I had to change banks and merchant processors multiple times running from these aggressive lenders that refuse to call themselves lenders. After I took things into my own hands I resolved United First very quickly for half of what Coastal had me down for and I am working on Fundworks but they already have me summoned to court.
Once again. Coastal did zero and took $29875 from me. They left me in much worse shape than when I started with them and had all the data to know that this was not resolvable if more time elapsed. Of course Coastal will deny everything and show that I signed a document saying I would pay all their fees up front in weekly payments, however, I will not rest until this company pays every penny back.
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveJun 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback.
The numerous positive reviews you reference are from actual businesses that have successfully completed our program, followed the structured recommendations, and realized significant financial benefits. Your characterization of our company is both inaccurate and misleading.
Your business voluntarily enrolled in an 18-month debt resolution program, structured to deliver over $5,500 in weekly savings — a substantial and immediate benefit which was achieved within the first 90 days. Unfortunately, you chose to unilaterally withdraw from the program after only a short period, despite the favorable reductions already secured on your behalf.
At the time of your enrollment, no legal actions had been initiated against your business. Had you remained in the program as agreed, you would likely have realized six-figure savings over the full term, consistent with the results achieved by many of our satisfied clients. Your decision to abandon the program prematurely and to independently engage creditors was made entirely outside the scope of our services and contrary to the program design.
We are fully transparent in how our program operates, and we stand by the positive outcomes consistently delivered to businesses that fully participate and comply with the program structure. Regrettably, your review appears to be an attempt to unjustly disparage our company rather than a fair reflection of your own choices and actions.
MP
Michael P.
Tries to harass people into doing business with them.
I don't know what kind of company thinks it's a good idea to call somebody TEN TIMES in one day, but they have gaurenteed that I will never do business with them. Called me 5 times between 10 and 11am, three times between 2 and 3pm, and twice between 4 and 5pm.
I can't fathom the logic behind harassing somebody to try and get their business. Why would you want to piss off somebody and expect them to do business with you? Especially when the person has their number on the FCC's national Do Not Call list.
Yes, it was them, I called back the number to make sure it was a legitimate number and saved it in my phone after the first few calls to have a record of how often they called.
Response from Coastal Debt ResolveMay 9, 2025
Dear Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take all concerns regarding customer experience very seriously and strive to address them with care and attention.
After carefully reviewing our records, we have been unable to locate any information associated with your name or details. Despite our repeated efforts to contact you for a phone number to investigate this matter thoroughly, we have not received a response. Without this information, we are unfortunately unable to verify the situation or ensure that your number is added to our internal “do not contact” list.
We also want to clarify that our internal protocols are designed to strictly limit the number of outreach attempts in a single day. The call volume you’ve described is inconsistent with our standard practices, which is why we were eager to review your case directly and resolve it appropriately.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you believe you’ve experienced and would welcome the opportunity to address this matter once we have the necessary details. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected] so we can promptly assist and ensure your privacy preferences are respected.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.