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Consumer complaint received 2016-01-08
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (AZ)

My loan was originally with XXXX XXXX and had been recently bought out by Freedom Mortgage in XX/XX/XXXX. I have received nothing but horrible service from them so far and nothing has been accomplished since my initial request on XXXX/XXXX/15. On XXXX/XXXX/2015 - I emailed a request to remove my PMI to XXXXXXXXXXXX and attached a copy of an appraisal I paid for that is from an accredited appraiser. They told me I would receive a response from them within XXXX hours. I have received no such response. I called in on XX/XX/XXXX, they told me that it is under review and could take a month to process. I waited a month and called XX/XX/XXXX. I was told that they did not have a copy of my appraisal so they closed the case. All this time I have yet to receive any mail from them letting me know any of this information, this correspondance was from me having to call them to follow up. The representative I spoke to told me that she didnt know why they said they didnt have the apprasial when she could see it attached to the email, so she opened up the case for me again. I waited and still no correspondance, so I called again I believe it was on XXXX XXXX or XXXX. I spoke to a " XXXX '' she told me that she sent an an email requesting an update and she was to call me back on XXXX XXXX to give me an update. I had no such call back. I called again on XXXX XXXX and spoke to a XXXX, she would not give me her last name which i figured they did n't want to be responsible for any calls they take in. Anyway, I asked to speak to a XXXX at this point and was very frustrated that I have been given the run around. She send me to a voice mail box of XXXX XXXX, because apparently he told her he was too busy to take my call. I left him a detailed voice message and had no return call back from him. I called today XXXX XXXX to ask for update and to let them know I have yet to hear back from XXXX. Apparently I was not important enough to get a return call back. The Rep told me that she did see some notes on the system today from a team lead named XXXX requesting an approval to remove my PMI and that the turn around time was Wednesay XXXX XXXX. I asked to speak to another manager, she transferred me to XXXX ( not sure of spelling ) his employee ID # XXXX. He was the only one to give me his employee # and ask for him next time if i have any further questions but told me he would call me on Monday XX/XX/XXXX once he hears back from XXXX. 
My payments have always been on time, so I 'm in default, just trying to understand why it is taking so long to get this accomplished. This experience has been nothing but horrible and would n't want anyone else to go through this. Looking any help I can get to remove this PMI. 

Thank you!
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-29
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Avant Credit Corporation (FL)

I received a preapproval offer in the mail from Avant. I decided to apply online with the preapproval code they gave me and was informed based on my credit ( they pulled online during application process ) I was approved for XXXX. I did not need XXXX but applied for XXXX instead. They asked me for my personal bank account information such as account number and routing number. I thought this was a bit odd but I complied. For the next several days the website informed me that my documentation was in process. I received several phone calls from them asking me the same questions ad nauseum. I found this a bit unprofessional and lends to my reason for filing this report. This morning I received a denial. I 've been denied before, but I am a little concerned when a bank asks me pertinent information with regard to me bank account without actually approving me. I am inquiring as to whether or not this is a standard banking practice. If not, what are my options.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-17
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP (TX)

Received a letter to collect on a debt for toll road charges and the letter sent does not have the 30 day validation disclosure, does not state the mini-Miranda disclosure.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-15
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC) (NY)

On XXXX XXXX, 2015 Bayview 's letter dated XXXX XXXX, 2015 was given to me by their attorney at the XXXX XXXX in the aforementioned matter. Bayview 's attorney claimed that this letter was sent to me on XXXX XXXX, 2015, however, this was yet another misrepresentation made by Bayview 's attorney in Court. As I 'm sure Bayview 's records indicate, Bayview never sent me their XXXX XXXX, 2015 letter. 

This complaint is to dispute the reason as to why XXXX XXXX was denied a HAMP loan modification. Based on Bayview 's response provided to my first QWR, Bayview indicated that {$5200.00} was used to determine XXXX XXXX monthly gross income XXXX {$3700.00} + {$1500.00} XXXX. In Bayview 's XXXX XXXX, 2015 letter it is further claimed that an affordable payment could not be reached without violating FHLMC 's HAMP requirements. This is not true nor is a specific rule cited to. The principal forbearance required in this case is less than 30 % of the UPB and less than the maximum amount of forbearance. Consequently, XXXX XXXX is eligible for a HAMP tier XXXX loan modification. Please see attached waterfall calculation.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-12
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: FIRSTBANK (CO)

On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I noticed a debt on my credit report from First Bank XXXX. I proceeded to call First Bank and they informed me it was for a checking account that I had a year ago? I never opened a Checking account with First Bank a year ago, my credit report states it was opened in XXXX. I then asked why I owed so much and they informed me it was due to fees and interest. I informed them i never agreed to these fees and interest, or never signed anything agreeing to those costs. I then asked them if we could settle the loan and they informed me they do n't settle anything outside of 60 days of the debt being charged off. I feel I 'm being treated unfair and discriminated against. The reps I spoke to informed me that they reached out to me 60 days after and were n't successful in getting me to pay. I never received XXXX letter or call in regards to this debt. I 've also taken note that there 's public record proving First Bank has settled other debts with other consumers pass the 60 day mark and they informed me they never have and never will. They sell of debt that goes to third party vendors who do it all the time. The branch i discussed this with refused to acknowledge this and refused to provide me proofs where I signed, and acknowledged the fees that came with this Checking account. These type of practices should n't, and cant take place with. I feel because I 'm XXXX they 're treating me as if i 'm note educated and have no clue what I 'm talking about. I again would like them to produce documentation that I singed, and agreed to these fees that came with the checking account along with proof that they 've never, ever, accepted a Settlement on any post charge off accounts that exceeded 60 days.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-14
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

I am unable to find a link where I can dispute an ongoing case and thus do n't want to lose my ability to turn in documents that would support my dispute of actions that the bank, the object of my complaint, purportedly undertook. My case number is XXXX. My name is XXXX XXXX. My email is XXXXXXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-01
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (WI)

I am following through on filing a XXXX complaint against Wells Fargo after speaking with XXXX of CFPB and letting her know that there is no legal aid for the County of XXXX where I live. I let her know that Wells Fargo has sent me a letter dated XXXX XXXX stating that " [ we ] do not meet the requirements of [ the loan modification ] program because the loan modification is not signed. " We have contacted Wells Fargo several times to amend a modification that uses employment data instead of unemployment data. On XX/XX/2015 I spoke with XXXX XXXX XXXX She gave me a fax number that did not work when I tried to use it to submit another attempt to clarify what was happening with my XXXX mortgage. On XXXX/XXXX/2015 Wells Fargo employee XXXX XXXX was contacted by us via telephone to verify which funds and the check numbers of funds she was applying to our XXXX mortgage account. She could not give that information. XXXX XXXX was asked to verify if any paperwork that she had showed that we were employed. She could not. XXXX was then notified that we were being blocked from accessing our account online. She indicated that the property did not have a sale date. We discussed that I would continue to send in both the modification and forbearance payments. She indicated that they would most likely be sent back to us. At no time did she indicate that Wells Fargo had been trying to contact us or that she had any additional information to share with me. 
We also let XXXX XXXX know that since Wells Fargo is unable to correct the financial information on their end, we will submit a new application for a modification based on employment. 
Another company, XXXX, gave our information to XXXX. A representative, XXXX XXXX called me on XX/XX/XXXX. We were told we did not need to pay any money. XXXX then told me that Wells Fargo will not allow them to help us. XXXX XXXX called on XX/XX/XXXX and stated the she as XXXX, however she could give me a XXXX time counseling session.She would take my timeline and write a summary for wells Fargo and I was not allowed to have access. 
We contacted Wells Fargo on the XX/XX/XXXX ,XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/2015, however Wells Fargo XXXX latest response was that " [ they ] have been unable to establish contact with [ us ] .... ''
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-09
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money — 
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (TX)

I took my family on vacation to the beach in XX/XX/XXXX. We booked a room on XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2015. The Business was called XXXX. The hotel had electrical problems and room smell of what we learned later was sprayed lacquer and was very filthy. It was not safe to stay in. We were force to immediately check out. The hotel was very rude and aggressive. I was with my wife and small children so we left. I immediately called my bank and disputed the transaction. Chase Bank has refused to honor the dispute even after they sent me a letter saying the dispute was final and I was not responsible for the charge on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I have the letter. Then a month later they sent me a letter on XXXX/XXXX/2015 that they were taking the money out of my account. I feel that Chase owes me the {$520.00} the hotel fraudulent charged me. Chase agreed with me and after 4 months the reversed my dispute and stole my money out of my account. This is theft they already sided with me. Now Chase refuses to help me. They are my bank and I have complete protection from this and they still refuse to assist. Banks are stealing from poor people. I had the transaction ran as a XXXX transaction. I attached the documents they sent me and my bank statement to show I had to book a new hotel and I did n't stay in XXXX XXXX where the XXXX is located. We were forced to book a new hotel is XXXX. You can see the transactions on my statement. to XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-01
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Payoff process — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

Hi -- I have XXXX interest rates on my WELLS FARGO XXXX VISA card : ( a ) Purchases at 15.240 % ( b ) Cash Advances at 23.990 % XXXX of my purchases was applied to the Cash Advance Balance, so I am being charaged XXXX interest rates. But my payments are only being applied to the lower interest rate XXXX. According to this the new Credid Card Reform Law of 2009, " credit card companies must apply payments minus required minimum payment amount, to the highest interest rate balance on the card. '' XXXX That 's not happening. WELLS FARGO is applying payments ALL to the BALANCES with the LOWEST INTEREST RATES XXXX 

I called Wells Fargo today ( XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/15 ) for 1hr 15minutes, explained the situation over and over again. Eventually a representative said, " there was nothing they could do, this is their company policy. '' When I informed them that this was against federal law, the representative still said there was nothing to be done. 

Aside from the fact that this will cost me thousands of dollars -- this is just plain illegal. Let 's please enforce this law on Wells Fargo and protect me and other consumers like me. 

ThanksXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-17
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (NV)

My current mortgage co. Freedom Mortgage, called and offered a refinance, but after I TOLD them my wife had an open credit fraud case they stated they could n't run either of our credit reports. We agreed on a recorded phone call I would consider a refinance in a few months. 
The next day a title co. called me regarding a refinance with Freedom mortgage. Also, when I called the Freedom mortgage loan officer he told me he ran my credit after an agreement I would not consider opening a refinance with them.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-07
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Called after sent written cease of comm
Company: Diversified Adjustment Service, Inc. (NJ)

When this collection agency first contacted me ( XX/XX/XXXX ) about an alleged {$180.00} debt from XXXX, I immediately sent a debt validation request ( XX/XX/XXXX ), requesting bills, contract, etc. They did NOT send me any of the requested information, but they did stop calling and writing me for exactly 1-year. Now, *EXACTLY* ONE-YEAR later to the day ( XX/XX/XXXX ), they mailed me another letter, and are calling me again ( XXXX times a day ). This is without providing any of the validation requested in XX/XX/XXXX. What is more disturbing is that they changed their name from XXXX XXXX to Diversified Adjustment Service and changed my account number, presumably to wrongly renew collection efforts, which they would not typically be able to do, having not responded to my validation request.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-17
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Seterus, Inc. (FL)

I put a house up for sale XXXX XXXX for XXXX. I signed a re-modifaction in XXXX not understanding the full ramifications ofthe re-modification. The outstanding principal listed on the orgimortgage service web site and on statements listed the same amount of {$180000.00}, The payoff amount issued by the mortgagelisted an arrears amount of {$33000.00}. My final take on the saleminus normal other expenses was approx. {$1000.00}. I feel this is a gross\gross injustice. The servicer was Seterus inc. XXXX purchased the home in XXXX. I had to refiin XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-18
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (MI)

i purchase a vehicle from ally financial the total of the car {$9300.00} without taxes and interest added so after everything was added i finance {$10000.00} for the car it self and then it was {$2500.00} added for finance charges for the 48 month loan which brought my debt to {$13000.00}. paying {$280.00} a month for 24 months which totals the {$13000.00} ... now my issue is that my car got totals 19 months in have the loan.. so the insurance only paid off {$6600.00} the blue book value.. and after what i paid i got a bill in XXXX XXXX saying i owe them XXXX balance and at that time i was told my next payment was n't due until XXXX XXXX because they calculated the payments as advance payments.. but they did issue another bill in XXXX fixing the error saying my next bill was due in XXXX XXXX for {$280.00} prior before that on XXXX XXXX XXXX i start paying them {$15.00} a week just to be paying towards the bill so now i have paid about {$200.00} towards that bill, so i call in so they could subtracts what i had paid so far but they act like they had n't got any payment from me, so i kept paying up until XX/XX/XXXX because they would never acknowledge my payment so i stop paying them after reading my contract say my payments could be cheaper if my car got paid off early, so i inquire about that, but they would n't give me no information on that ... my contract charge me {$2500.00} for 48 months so if i paid it off in less then 24 month i should n't have to paid the full interest, they should 've have gave me a paid balance subtracting some of the interest, how can they still charge me for the 48 months interest when the car is almost paid off plus they where charging me a daily interest as well they said, i have all my receipt could you please inform me if they can continued to charge me for the full interest if i paid them off early, plus they have not subtract what i been paying weekly, i sent then a copy of my bank statement showing what they where taking out my account.. please help they are robbing customer taking extra interest from customer ...
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-06
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (MO)

I had to make a decision to get my house refinanced due to the unexpected death of my mother 3 months ago. Freedom Mortgage has been my mortgage company for 3 years since I have bought my house and I am finding out the hard way that this is the worst company ever to gone through especially with the state of mind I am at right now. My mother dying 3 months ago forcefully made me have to get my house refinanced to help me out financially because I would had not refinanced my house with just 3 years of being in it. It is been over 3 months now and all I am doing is a consolidation loan not an overly large amount either ... today I am still waiting ... ..the stress of the company because of thier incompetence has almost put me into the hospital. I am still grieving my mom and having to deal with this for over 3 months to be approved because people do not know what they are doing is unacceptable and unprofessional. I was told yesterday my funds would be released again thinking this is finally over with and I just found out they are not. So here again I have to call Freedom Mortgage again and deal with them. This has been a very bad nightmare for me on top of me losing my mom. I have had XXXX aunts that started the same time I did with XXXX XXXX and they have been approved and already received thier funds and closed on their houses. Here it is 3 months and I am still waiting. I would have went somewhere else but I had already invested months of my time into them and was told my file was going back for review going back for review and everything was ok and then something else came back then come to find the underwriter did n't know what she was doing and nobody is on the same page either. I have not talked to XXXX different people since this has started. I finally got approved a couple of weeks ago, which from anyone I talk too even the notary that came to my house said nobody should have to wait 3 months to get thier house refinanced. As if today because an error again on someone 's part from Freedom Mortgage I still have not had my funds released to me to pay off my lenders, which I was told 24 hours and now it will not be 24 hours. I need to bring the company to someone 's attention due to thier negliegence, incompetence and unprofessionalism on thier part. The only reason I even went with them is because they have been my mortgage company for the last 3 years ... ..big big mistake!!!! If you have the opportunity to go through another company do it! I do n't want anyone else to have to go through emotionally what they have put me through!
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-18
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't get flexible payment options
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (PA)

I had defaulted on my federal student loans services by XXXX XXXX due to the large monthly payment. My Loan went to a collection agency who I worked with to rehabilitate a loan. During the rehabilitation I attempted to negotiate a lower full payoff of my loan which XXXX XXXX countered twice. During the third round of negotiations my loan was fully rehabilitated and sold to Navient ( Still XXXX XXXX ). The monthly payment jumped up over a XXXX per month which wa was the reason I defaulted in the first place. I attempted to continue discussions with them concerning a full pay off and they have now stated that since my loan has been rehabilitated they are no longer willing to negotiate with me as I am now obligated for the full amount after the rehabilitation.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-27
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Rewards — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CA)

I 've been XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ) credit card holder since XX/XX/XXXX. My credit line was {$20000.00}, I never went over the credit line limit and have always paid my balance on time and in full. This credit card has a reward program with 2 % cashback on each dollar spent. 

My credit card was suddenly closed by the credit card company in XX/XX/XXXX. When I called to inquire about the reason for closure I was told that the credit card company can close any account for any reason or no reason. I legitimately earned {$180.00} cashback which I tried to redeem but was not able to do so, online nor over the phone. I was told the rewards were forfeited because the credit card was closed. 

The rewards show in my account as available as of today XX/XX/XXXX, I earned these rewards ( cashback ) by using the credit card. I did n't do anything against the terms of service but XXXX XXXX XXXX does n't want to pay the rewards. 

Please help me to deal with this company to get my rewards of {$180.00} I earned. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-15
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Merchants' Credit Guide Company (IL)

I have contacted XXXX Hospital several times now and this debt was removed from XXXX of the credit bureaus since they have no record of this on file for me. merchants Credit guide removed this debt on XXXX XXXX from XXXX and XXXX. I contacted Merchant 's credit who is reporting this still to XXXX and they refused to listen to me, were rude and told me they are authorized to continue to report this as long as they want. The representative said that XXXX Hospital is telling them to continue to report this. XXXX says they have done no such thing and have no record of anything owed for me.