davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-06
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (PA)

Bank of America provided me with an Estimated Loan and Closing Disclosure that was extremely inaccurate and may cause me to lose the purchase of a property. They did not notify me until just hours before my scheduled closing to inform me of the error and it was only after I had made several calls and sent a few email messages for an update. The bank did not provide the correct initial tax escrow amount when advising me of my estimated closing costs which left me several thousand dollars short of being able to close. The poor responsiveness and lack of consideration I 've received from the bank mortgage broker and his manager since this happened is very disappointing. They are well aware of their error and have yet to take responsibility and offer a reasonable resolution. The only offer I have verbally received from the bank is to come up with approximately 40 % more cash to close.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-16
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I contacted all XXXX bureaus regarding fraudulent access to my credit file but only XXXX have fraud alert on them because XXXX was giving me a hard time. I have hard inquires on my file which was not authorized. I was informed that I must contact the companies to remove the inquires. After I did what I was informed, the companies informed me that they do not have anything in there system with my information. It 's ridiculous how I have a fraud alert on my credit report yet these companies can have access to my credit report. Who is protecting my information? Why did XXXX allow such numerous companies and some more than once access my report without my authorization. I request that each inquire get removed and I request that an update credit report reflecting such changes.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MO)

I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-30
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

HI I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-23
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Seterus, Inc. (AR)

I Have tried on multiple occasions for Seterus to get there records straight as I was transferred to Seterus on XXXX XXXX XXXX it has been XXXX months and the issue is still NOT Corrected my house payment is not what they have listed as I was granted a Loan modification 3 yrs ago with my previous mortgage company everytime I call they have done nothing with the 3 times I have faxed all the documentation from the court granted my approval and stating I owe no Discrepanies, as when I filed bankruptcy 5 yrs ago all of the back pay was repaid in our Bankruptcy plan as of today I should owe nothing except my monthly payment. now they are trying to stick PMI Which was cancelled from my previous loan they need to get there stuff together as I have provided all proof on my end and I will fight it till the end they are running my credit NOT Theirs
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc. (TX)

I 've sent multiple letters to this agency about this not being my account. After being advised by identitytheft.gov I 've completed and sent a fraud affidavit via certified mail. I can see they received it but nothing has changed. See supporting documents. even the USPS tracking. This would be my second complaint filed against NCS and really not sure if they care or they 're just over paying the credit bureaus but I need help aginst this company. 

I 'm uploading another round of documents and required forms. thanks XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-18
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC (CA)

Shellpoint Mortage, XXXX SC increased my monthly mortgage payment without notifying me in writing or by email. The increase was for the impound account. Dates were XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX late payment are reflected on my credit report. However, my typical monthly payment was deducted from my account on XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. Once I understood that increase I paid all the back amount due. My report should not reflect their incompetence.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-23
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: NCB Management Services Inc. (AL)

This company has called my house number, my work number and my cell phone on Saturday before XXXX XXXX and then called again on Sunday XXXX/XXXX/2016. I told them that I would n't discuss this matter over the phone until I receive notification in writing. They said they just purchased the account and are in process of mailing out the letter, but they want to handle this account as soon as possible, because it is time-sensitive. Then they said they would send me an email, to which my reply was " That 's fine, but I still need it in writing. '' The rep told me that snail mail is too slow and they would send it, but they really want to handle this situation as soon as possible. Also they told me that they reported this account on credit as a negative and they will remove it once I 've paid it off. I checked my credit and there is nothing there.
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-17
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (MI)

This company will not respond to my concerns/complaints. I have tried to have a manager call me multiple times, but I have not heard back. My first complaint is that there has been no communication throughout the whole process and I feel like we have been left in the dark on our mortgage process. Emails were being returned in an untimely manner, if at all. I have still been waiting for a response about why my closing could n't happen when it was scheduled and that request was sent to a manager. It has been almost a week now. This makes me feel like my loan is not important to them. My second complaint is that the day of closing, no one was there to answer my questions and ultimately the closing had to be cancelled. I communicated with this company that I would be making that month 's payment on my current mortgage, but no one ordered an updated payoff for closing so that is one thing we are waiting on. This lack of initiative prevented our scheduled closing. Finally, I got a call from this company tonight, but was not satisfied with her response.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (LA)

This complaint is in regards to the Enforcement Action taken by the CFPB against XXXX and Portfolio Recovery Associates, and is being made on behalf of my mother for whom I have power of attorney. 

Background : Portfolio Recovery purchased Debt that was beyond the statute of limitations under Louisiana law. In connection with their attempts to collect this debt, Portfolio Recovery made excessive phone calls, threatened to file a lawsuit and ultimately filed XXXX judgments against my mother. Copies of these judgments can be provided if needed. 

Paragraph XXXX under XXXX XXXX of the Consent Order XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) signed on XX/XX/XXXX, reads as follows : '' For the judgments obtained during the Relevant Time Period from Time- Barred Debt Collection Lawsuits that have yet to be paid, expected to total approximately {$3400000.00}, Respondent must within 90 days of the Effective Date : a. Withdraw, dismiss, or terminate all pending Time-Barred Debt Collection Lawsuits ; b. Release or move to vacate all judgments obtained during the Relevant Period in Time-Barred Debt Collection Lawsuits ; c. Cease post-judgment enforcement activities and cease accepting settlement payments related to any Time-Barred Debt Collection Lawsuit ; d. Request that the consumer reporting agencies amend, delete, or suppress information regarding any Time-Barred Debt Collection Lawsuits, and associated judgments, as applicable. " According to the Consent Order the following terms should be noted : - '' Debt Collection Lawsuit '' means any lawsuit filed by Respondent, or on behalf of Respondent by a Law Firm, against any Consumer for the purpose of collecting any Debt. 
- '' Relevant Time Period '' means the period from XX/XX/XXXX to the Effective Date. 
- '' Respondent '' means Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC and its successors and assigns. 
- '' Time-Barred '' when used to describe a Debt means any Debt that is beyond an applicable statute of limitations for a Debt Collection Lawsuit. " In reviewing the Consent Order, I believe the judgments filed against my mother are part of the Enforcement Action and therefore should be released. She has not received any communications from Portfolio Recovery regarding their actions in response to this Consent Order, which should have been made within 90 days from the effective date ( XX/XX/XXXX ).
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-16
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Stuart-Lippman and Associates, Inc (NC)

I have been paying on a promissory note related to a settlement since XXXX 2015. I have never missed a payment. 

However, a collection agency, Stuart-Lippman and Associates, started calling me stating that a payment was not made, and that if I do n't pay the required amount, then, I will be in default, and they will start the lawsuit all over again. 

The person from Stuart-Lippman claimed that I had to pay {$790.00} plus an additional payment of {$620.00} for a previous month to consider the settlement not in default. If I did not pay, then, he threatened that the settlement would be null and void. 

Then, subsequently, when I said those numbers did not make sense, he pressed and said the balance was more than it was, and falsified additional payments amounts to pressure me into making payments that were not required. 

Under the note, the payments are only {$500.00} per month. When I said he was wrong, and that he is violating Consumer Protection laws by making false statements, he then, retracted his statements and basically agreed that it was {$500.00} per month. 

Though he has retracted what he meant, he was still previously pressuring me and providing false statements to entice me to pay a higher amount that was not required, which is illegal.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-20
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

Non-bankruptcy derogatory items that are more than 7 years old from the date of original default remain on my credit report. Negative items are reported twice - once as the original debt holder and secondly as collections items by a agency. This creates the impression to a prospective creditor that I am a higher credit risk than I actually am, because I have twice the number of derogatory items than I should! Inquiries that are more than 2 years old still remain on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-02
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Ditech Financial LLC (MD)

i was concerned for my taxes this year on my home i called ditech financial whom is my mortgage lender and they had told me that it would be over XXXX dollars for my mortgage if i was to add my taxes so i said no thanks i would pay them out of pocket and now i was to find out that ditech paid my taxes even though i gave them no written or verbal consent to do so,, when i called to ask why my mortgage had exploded to over XXXX dollars this month they told me that they had paid my house taxes for the city of XXXX, ,but i had already paid them out of my pocket for the year which was XXXX dollars,, now im begin told that XXXX had called ditech to get my taxes paid but when i called fannie mae they said they have no record of that nor would they do that because it would be illegal to do so,, so ditech lied to me about my house taxes and why they paid them after i had already paid them out of pocket and lied and used fannie mae as an excuse. my husband and i are on a fixed income him being a veteran from XXXX in XXXX and im a XXXX that just recently had XXXX,, they did this without my consent and now im told ill have to pay XXXX dollars to close the escrow account and get my mortgage back to the XXXX it was every month, my husband and i cant live like this we never asked them to pay our taxes and we can not afford the balloon payments they are asking now and we had a fixed rate before, they did this to a XXXX couple on fixed incomes and our family has owned this home for over three generations over 79 years we have always paid our bills on time and owe no one anything we dont even use credit cards because we are afraid of going over our limits .not to mention that since we had our ditech loan we have only been paying XXXX a month which they divide into XXXX for the principle and XXXX for the finance charges every month,, its not only the worst mortgage we could have ever had but we, my husband and i never asked for it we were sold to ditech from another mortgage company and did not want ditech to ever be involved with our mortgages because of their shady practices in the past. basically my husband and i were pushed into this without us ever being asked, and the worst is they have made changes to our mortgage without ever calling us or sending written consent to do do. my husband and i need help,, we are in XXXX maryand
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: DISCOVER BANK (NJ)

I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following fraudulent information from my credit report. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of Identity Theft.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-24
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

My 20 year credit history is great according to XXXX and XXXX, however Experian has no record of my existence. This is posing a problem because I 'm trying to secure a mortgage for a home for which the seller has accepted my offer. Nothing at all came back from Experian when my broker ran my credit report. I tried to receive my credit report from Experian 's website and phone services, but they say " We 're sorry, we could not fulfill your request at this time '', but gave a phone number and email to contact. 
I sent an email, several days ago and have heard nothing back except for an automatic confirmation that they received it. I also tried the phone number but I am not able to speak to a person without a credit report number. I was able to finally get ahold of a real person after calling their business customer service line ( getting yelled at for doing so ) and getting transferred several times. The customer service representative I finally got on the line was not able to access my account, and " escalated '' the issue to a group that " handles these issues '' through an email that only Experian employees have access to ( there is no way to call this group either ). He could n't give me an estimate of how long it would take, but said they would call me back soon. Based on my previous experience with Experian and email, I have no guarantee that I will ever hear back, and I do n't know what is considered a reasonable amount of time to wait for them to respond. 

So, I 'm getting a bit antsy as this is the last step to getting my dream home, the clock is ticking, and it seems I may not be able to secure a loan without resolving this glitch. I figured that filing a complaint here was a good step to take. 

I should note that my identity was stolen in XX/XX/XXXX and my social security number was used to purchase multiple vehicles. I reported it as soon as I found out, filed a police report, and thought I did a pretty good job clearing my name, although this was before the Fair Credit Reporting Act was passed and there were not the legal options for me to pursue ( I did consult a lawyer at that time ). I did not have a problem securing a mortgage in XX/XX/XXXX, refinancing several years later, or obtaining a credit card since then. So I 'm not sure the identity theft incident is related, but thought I should mention it. 

I can submit any supporting documents you need to help me resolve this. Thank you!
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-17
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (MI)

On/around XXXX 2015, my wife and I contacted Wells Fargo ( currently have a mortgage with ) to apply for a XXXX refinance in order to update our home. Upon filling out the credit requirements and getting a preliminary approval, we were charged {$950.00} for an appraisal fee. During the time of the appraisal ( waiting for it to come back ), we had to pay a .25 % fee on the loan in order to keep our rate locked in. After coming back with the appraisal, which was too low for the amount we requested, we were instructed to revise the bid down to the amount Wells Fargo would loan. During this time, we had to agree to another .25 % fee to extend it yet again. After submitting the revised bid, we were told we would have to pay another .25 % fee to hold the rate ( rate expires after 2-4 weeks ). This was agreed to yet again. Upon receiving the revised bid, Wells Fargo required that another appraisal be done because the scope of work had changed ( at their request ) and that they would pay for a second appraisal but we would have to extend the rate again with another .25 % fee due at the time of close ( approx. {$650.00} per extension in fees ). 
With a total process of 6 months from the time of application to the request of a second appraisal, I feel as though Wells Fargo has an unwritten policy of intentionally creating an environment in which consumers are given the option of re-financing but through their arduous and twisting process, hope to lose them through attrition. If a loan does close, they have collected numerous " fees '' in the form of rate locks. These rate lock fees coincidentally happen to coincide with time sensitive occurrences such as appraisals, underwriting decisions, etc. thus resulting in the consumer being pressured to agree to the rate locks or risk starting the loan process over again. Due to this hostile environment, I formally requested the {$950.00} fee refunded. After 4 weeks ( XXXX extensions ) by their " Compliance Department '', I was told that there will be no refund.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-18
Product: Bank account or service — Savings account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (MA)

I recently opened XXXX accounts with Capital One, a checking and a savings Account. I opened the checking account with a XXXX check endorsed to me and XXXX in cash. I opened a savings account with a XXXX cash deposit. The XXXX checking deposit was returned to me. My account balances are listed as XXXX and XXXX respectively. I contacted Capital One 360 by phone twice. The first time after a 20 minute hold, I spoked to someone. When I asked why my funds were not available, I was told " This bank is not dealing with you anymore. '' When I asked why, I was told, " I am not discussing these accounts with you. '' The phone call was then rudely and abruptly terminated. A month later, I again called them. After being on hold for 20 minutes again, I opted for the call back option. I never received a call back. In addition, I have faxed them 4 times, and have received no response. I have never received a written explanation or any explanation whatsoever as to why I can not access my funds. If they have closed the accounts, I want my money back. I am a XXXX veteran and XXXX tied up in accounts I can not access is a big deal. I would like my money returned to me. This has been going on since XX/XX/XXXX. I am extremely unhappy about this.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-28
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. (TX)

My Complaints are follows against : U.S. Bank, NA/XXXX XXXX XXXX 1. Per the attached scanned foreclosure letter from the Attorneys of U.S. Bank, NA/XXXX XXXX Loans, the terms of my mortgage Note/Loan originated by XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX has been changed from a fixed rate of 5.875 % to an unknown Adjustable Rate Note. This supports the fact that the loan documents and Deed of Trust have been separately casting serious doubt on XXXX 's right to foreclose. 
2. This loan has changed ownership more than 3 times namely : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, U.S. Bank NA, /XXXX XXXX XXXX ; and XXXX Master Participation Trust. The question of the day is who really owns my note and who has the right to foreclose on the note? There are so many inconsistencies using XXXX XXXX XXXX that flawed the originality of the loan, casting doubt on who is the real owner. 
3. Excessive late and other fees and U.S. Bank, NA/XXXX XXXX Loans practice of applying all my mortgage payments disbursed to it to these fees first. This unfairly practice leaves my principal to increase exponentially. This is " Pyramiding '' of mortgage payments. This negligent and unfair servicing and series of unapplied funds as you can see from the attached mortgage statement from month to month, my past due amount kept going up month after month. 
4. Now that I am asking too many questions, XXXX refused to accept payment and blocked my ability to make payment online until I have agreed to their Adjustable Interest Only payment modification for 5 years. U.S. Bank, NA/XXXX XXXX Loans have listed in the Court House and decided to sell through auction my property to the highest bidder on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
I need an urgent voice to stop U.S.Bank, NA/XXXX XXXX XXXX unfair business and illegal practices prevent them from illegally foreclosing on our house.