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Consumer complaint received 2015-04-30
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY (HESAA) (CT)

I began my full-time XXXX school program for my XXXX in late XXXX XX/XX/2009. All of my undergraduate loans except my NJ Class loans were automatically deferred due to me being a full-time student. When I called NJ Class to ask why they were still sending me bills, they said they would not automatically defer my loans and that I had to send them paperwork. I filled out the paperwork and sent it in. It took them until XXXX to actually put the deferral through. I did not pay in XXXX and XXXX XX/XX/2009 because I was a full-time student and did not have the money to pay. They marked my account delinquent, even though I sent them the paperwork to have my loans deferred. They must have taken forever to open up and process the paperwork I mailed in. They used to do the same thing to me when I mailed them checks. When I called them to work it out no one ever answered. If you do a search for NJ Class/XXXX on XXXX it becomes very clear there is something not right with their organization. 

I disputed this delinquency with XXXX I provided the necessary paperwork to prove I was a full-time student in XXXX and XXXX XX/XX/2009. They responded back that they checked with NJ Class and the delinquency was not an error. I do n't understand why they are taking NJ Class 's word for it when I have proof that I was a full-time student who was eligible for deferred status. 

If this delinquency is not removed, I will have a lower credit score than I should for two more years. I am in my XXXX and I would like to buy a home and start a family. I would also like to refinance my student loans. NJ Class 's error is going to keep costing me money in the form of higher interest rates on loans from my less-than-perfect credit score. This is the only delinquency in my credit report. I have other student loans and credit cards, and perfect payment records with all of them.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-09
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (NY)

Following a payment to avoid foreclosure my statement dated XXXX XXXX 2015 showed a balance due on XXXX of - {$150.00}. The following statement dated XXXX XXXX 2015 shows a past due amount of {$3000.00} and total due of {$5600.00} despite the prior month not having a balance due. Due to this statement error in XXXX, my payments have not been applied correctly, and I am currently showing as 30 days delinquent. 
I contacted the loan servicer when I noticed the error on XXXX XXXX 2015 and was told that they are unable to see the statements and that I must resolve the matter via email. I followed the instructions and sent the email with the attached documents on XXXX. Since then I have not received a communication from the loan servicer regarding a resolution to the matter. I believe a month and a half is more than enough time to get this resolved. 
I called customer service again today regarding the matter and requested to speak to the department noted in the last email as looking into the matter ( payment department ). I was informed that I am unable to speak to someone in that department.
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-21
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IL)

I am XXXX negotiating a short sale on behalf of a borrower in which XXXX Bank is the servicer and owner of the XXXX mortgage. They have indicated this loan has been charged off, but when I ask them for the guidelines of their short sale process I 'm told short sale approval is based on a case by case basis. XXXX lienholder is XXXX serviced by XXXX XXXX. The borrowers are entitled to relocation incentive which the XXXX Fifth/Third will not allow. They are also asking that the borrowers make a payment prior to closing and they will then issue us a second approval letter accepting XXXX {$6000.00} towards the XXXX lien. The XXXX borrower has a XXXX which will not allow him to work any longer and his health will deteriorate to ultimately cause death. We have been working on this file for months and I believe Fifth/Third could be breaking some rules. I 've contacted XXXX and have n't gotten much help there either. I just am told there are no guidelines, they wo n't tell me how they based their decision, and I do n't know that everyone is treated fairly with that sort of attitude. Can you tell me if there are government guidelines to charged off type loans or does the servicer/investor have to provide us with those guidelines. Seems strange that it is left up to XXXX person to determine the future of a borrower with no regard to any sort of guidelines. Guess if that person is having a bad day the borrower is screwed.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-15
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: BMO Bank, N.A. (WI)

We are XXXX citizens, and my husband made a payment and by mistake he over paid Them by over XXXX dollars. We have contacted them on several occasions asking them to please cut us a check we need that money returned and have been told that they ca n't they have so follow guidelines and we have to wait a month or more to get it back. Mean while they are collecting interest on our money and we are short money on our end. That seems very unfair. If we would n't pay them we would have to pay them a penalty. Is that rule reversed if that pertains to them withholding our money? Please look into this for us we really need that money back Thank your, XXXX and XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19
Product: Debt collection — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Cedars Business Services, LLC (VA)

I was contacted by Ceder Financial stating that I owed the XXXX University money. First I requested proof of that debt because I didnt believe it was as much as they claimed it took several calls before that information was provided. I offered to pay {$50.00} a month towards the debt but they have refused that amount. They requested that I completed a XXXX page asset background form and pay {$250.00} upfront payment to keep the collection off my credit report. I have told them several times that I cant afford it but they still are asking me to pay {$250.00} upfront and XXXX a month for 6 months and then the amount will be increased to XXXX They have also threatened to take my federal tax return. I explained to them that I work for a non-profit company and i am also paying back student loans. I dont know that they can refuse the payment I have offered due to my tight budget. I was going to borrow the money but it would put me in a bad situation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I previously reported that this account was opened fraudulently for some reason it appeared back on my credit profile please remove this account from my profile : XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX I recently viewed a copy of my credit report and saw that there was fraudulent accounts. Please remove these accounts as they are hurting me to obtain credit. XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX According to the Fair credit reporting act ( FCRA ) Section 605B. It is illegal to report information on my credit report without my permission. Please remove this item for my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-28
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

XXXX IS KNOWINGLY REPORTING FALSE INFORMATION TO ALL CREDIT BUREAU 'S. THEY STATE I OWE {$700.00} FOR UNRETURNED EQUIPMENT. I TURNED THE EQUIPMENT IN OVER 5 MONTHS AGO. THEY FIRST STATED THEY COULD N'T FIND THE EQUIPMENT, THEN THEY SAY THEY DID FIND IT AND ISSUED ME A RETURN TICKET NUMBER THAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO USE FOR XXXX TO VERIFY THE EQUIPMENT HAD BEEN LOCATED AND THAT I WOULD SEE THE ACCOUNT REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT DUE TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE. I SEEN NO CHANGES IN MY REPORT OVER THE NEXT WEEK OR SO, SO I CALLED TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF THE UPDATE. UPON CONTACT WITH A SUPERVISOR BY THE NAME OF XXXX IN THE BILLING DEPARTMENT, SHE CLAMIED THE EQUIPMENT HAS NEVER BEEN LOCATED, AND THERE WAS NO SUCH RETURN TICKET NUMBER ON FILE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THEY KEEP A LOG OF NOTES ON FILE AND THAT I NEVER CONTACTED THEM BETWEEN NOW AND XXXX. I 'VE CALLED OVER XXXX TIMES IN BETWEEN NOW AND XXXX, AS WELL AS AT LEAST XXXX TIMES SINCE THE ACCOUNT WAS CLOSED. NOT ONLY ARE THEY FALSELY REPORTING A DEBT THAT I DO NOT OWE, THEIR LYING TO ME AND I HAVE A LOG OF DATES, TIMES, AND REPRESENTATIVES THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO ON SEVERAL OF THE PHONE CALLS I HAVE MADE.THIS COMPANY HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO CORRECT THEIR OWN MISTAKES, THEY SAID I JUST HAVE TO WAIT TIL THEY FIND THE EQUIPMENT ( WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN FOUND ), AND THEY WILL KEEP REPORTING THIS DEBT ( FALSELY ) UNTIL ITS LOCATED. THIS IS NOT ONLY UNFAIR, BUT IS A VIOLATION OF MY RIGHTS! I HAVE BEEN DENIED CREDIT, LOANS, REFUSED CAR FINANCING, DENIED APARTMENT LEASES, AND HAVE SUFFERED GREATLY OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE AND IMMORAL NATURE IN WHICH THIS COMPANY CONDUCTS BUSINESS OPERATIONS. I LOCATED A XXXX COMMUNITY ON THEIR WEBSITE, ONLY TO FIND THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN THESE ISSUES IM HAVING WITH XXXX. THERE ARE DOZENS OF FORMER CUSTOMERS STATING THEY HAVE HAD THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. I JUST RECENTLY GOT THEM TO DELETE A DEBT FROM 2009 THAT WAS FRAUDULENT, AND I REPORTED IT TO THEM YEARS AGO. THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES THIS COMPANY TO RESOLVE INACCURATE INFORMATION IS RIDICULOUS AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT! THEY LIE ABOUT EVERYTHING, AND I FEEL HIGHLY INSULTED THAT THEY TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS THIS WAY. IF IT WAS N'T FOR THESE DISHONEST, DEFAMING, AND MALICIOUS ACTS COMITTED AGAINST ME, I WOULD HAVE PERFECT CREDIT.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-03
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (AZ)

My current lender is XXXX Mortgage. I sent a payment of {$1500.00} on XXXX XXXX 2015 which was deposited by mistake into Freedom mortgage 's account. I contacted freedom mortgage and their loan servicing dept contacted me on XXXX/XXXX/2015 and advised me that they had found my check and would refund my money first to Freedom Mortgage and then to my lender XXXX. 
To date XXXX the money has not been sent to XXXX. I have tried to contact Freedom Mortgage and XXXX servicing several times to find out the status of my refund with no success. I need to get this money sent to XXXX so they can credit my account.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-14
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (MD)

Hello : I purchased a 95 year old foreclosed property at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MD. I later found it had major structural problems so we demolished it. 

In rebuilding we came to realize the reason for the old structural problems was because it was once used as a landfill at some point thus rebuilding on a contaminated landfill will cause many issues with the new structure and also health concerns. 

I have been trying to communicate to the bank that that now has my loan ( not the original mortgage company who turned around and sold it to this current bank ) that I need a deferment to resolve the issues we have encountered ( the place was once a landfill/contaminated soil ). 
I have borrowed over XXXX to keep up with the mortgage and pay rent too. It 's not sustainable. 

Is there anything you can suggest I do? 

Thanking you for your response. 

XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-14
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Financial Business and Consumer Solutions. (OH)

This company is using a local area code to trick people into believing it is a local call. After XXXX such occasion after I missed a call by them, I called the number back to find out who it was, and it was a doctor in XXXX, Ohio. They are using spoofing practices to avoid blocked numbers and continue to harass me.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-29
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NC)

On XXXX/XXXX/2016 ( see attached ) I paid the remaining balance of XXXX Capital One Bank credit cards and closed XXXX accounts using the telephone method. The amounts paid were {$1500.00} and {$1200.00} ( see attached ) and I received an email confirmation of these transactions. On XXXX/XXXX/2016, charges/fees appeared on each account ; XXXX for {$25.00} and {$22.00} ( see attached ). Since I requested payoff amounts on each account, there was no need to charge me interest 24 hours following closure of the accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I did not authorize anyone employed by these companies to make any inquiries or view my credit report. In addition, I did not permit Experian permission to furnish this incorrect information on my credit report. This violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ) constitutes fraudulent activity and a serious breach of my privacy rights. Please remove the inquiries from my report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I am writing to formally request the removal of several accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are unauthorized and does not belong to me. The presence of data breach has negatively impacted my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my FICO score. 

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inaccurate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-09
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC) (SC)

Bayview loan servicing sent numerous letters explaining in there flyer options for a fresh start.Deceptive if you do a short sale you will be responsible for the difference which you will have to pay tax on. Second option for a fresh start Deed-In-Lieu or Foreclosure. Please read accompanying flyer. Looks like same as short sale. Spoke with XXXX at Bayview who understood the reason for my mother 's desicion for deed in lieu or Foreclosure and sent out nessacery paper work Personal Financial Statement, Assets and Liabilities, Income and Expenses, as you can see there is no way she can afford a 3 month trial period @ {$1000.00} a month. She sent back all required documentation.The next time I spoke to XXXX she said they did not receive the information and would send a federal express pre paid envelope if they did not recieve it by XXXX/XXXX/2016, .The only thing sent was XXXX certified letter and XXXX in the mail box with the same forms for a modification.My mother received it on XXXX/XXXX/2016. Bayview is either confused our incompetent either way I think my XXXX year old mother with stage XXXX XXXX is being taken advantage of. The only thing short is the protection of seniors.. What a joke when I am told that it 's up to them because they might loose money. Hello they never loose money and if they do then that 's the way it goes when you are supposed to be experts in home buying and selling. This is why tax payers have to bail out all the banks and business 's! Will email copies of documents sent by Bayview and filled out and sent to them
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to see that I have been a victim of identity theft. I am in the process of buying a home for my family and this has been hurting me. Please remove these incorrect personal information from my credit report as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-26
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Buffaloe & Associates, PLC (AR)

My mother XXXX to call the police on XXXX XXXX at XXXX in XXXX, TN. There was a man outside her window with a flashlight walking up and down the house shinning a flashlight in every window. He was knocking on the door. When the police arrived they found a yellow card addressed to me with a number to call. I do not live with my mother and have never lived at this address. The man showed up again and asked my mother if I lived there and she has told him I do not live there. I have have contacted the name on the card asking to meet to get documents and the man hung up on me. I have attached a copy of card and believe he is a processor for Buffaloe Associates in XXXX. I have no idea why this person is trying to contact me and my mother is getting repeated calls after telling them I do not live there.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-27
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: Harpeth Financial Services, LLC (TN)

I am writing this as a customer who feels as though Advanced Financial is ripping their customers off, I had a loan with this company off and on for two years it was an installment loan, well recently went into the store to renew it as I did n't have all of the money to pay and was told I had to switch over to their Flex loan or pay the balance in full, so I did. I have paid this company almost XXXX on a XXXX loan and only XXXX has went to my principle ... they charge customer s over 200 % in interest but word the contract and the flyer they give you is very misleading. I also revoked authorization so they would not draft my bank account and they continue to do so. I do n't understand how thi can be legal. And if so I think someone should look into this and regulate the laws. I kniw this company has had several complaints regarding these new flex loans and ripping people off, also forcing customers to switch over to these loans should also be against the law. You make a payment of XXXX and only XXXX goes to principle and the rest to fees and interest, the present the flex loan like a credit card and I have those and the definitely do not work they way this company is telling their customers.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-07
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis (CA)

Saturday XX/XX/XXXX, I vacated my former apartment at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. After vacating and dropping the keys, I verified the status of the apartment was correct and asked to be a part of the apartment survey tour, all was mentioned to be in order. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I received a notice from Genesis Debt Recovery  for {$210.00} USD outstanding debts to XXXX XXXX, a XXXX XXXX. I attempted to contact XXXX but was provided no explanation of the charges I was being held accountable for. The collection agency did not provide an explanation either. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I reached out to XXXX XXXX for a clarification of the charges and a statement was sent, but no explanation of the charges was offered. 

I have not paid the collection for I was never given an explanation of what I was being charged for, I was never contacted by XXXX XXXX by either mail, email of phone about this charged. When I went physically to XXXX XXXX to ask for an explanation in XX/XX/XXXX I was shown out of office and referred to their accounts payable department, I reached out without succes in speaking to a representative. I have never been provided an explanation of the debt. In my view this is a violation of the fair credit reporting act that is damaging my financial credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Formal Request for Re-investigation and Removal of Incorrect Bankruptcy Listing on Credit Report I am writing to follow up on my previous complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a bankruptcy on my credit report by [ EQUIFAX ). Despite being verified, the bankruptcy entry remains a clear and direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I urge a thorough re-investigation and immediate removal of this incorrect entry. 
US BANKRUPTCY COURT Account Number : XXXX XXXX. Persistent Inaccuracy Despite Verification : The bankruptcy entry on my credit report is inaccurate. Despite my previous complaint and the so-called verification process, this error persists. This not only causes substantial harm to my financial status but also undermines my rights under the FCRA. 

2. Re-Evaluation of Privacy Rights Under FCRA : Under 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 4 ), I am entitled to privacy and accuracy in my credit reporting. Re-reporting and verifying flawed information without thorough investigation contravene this statutory protection.

3. Questionable Permissible Purpose : According to 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), consumer reporting agencies must have a verifiable permissible purpose to disclose my credit information. The maintenance and dissemination of inaccurate bankruptcy information do not meet this requirement and imply a serious oversight in due diligence.

4. Inadequate Re-investigation Process : The current verification does not align with the requirements of 15 U.S. Code S 1681 ( a ), which mandates a comprehensive and meaningful re-investigation of disputed information. The inadequate and superficial verification process has perpetuated this critical error on my credit report.

The persistence of this erroneous bankruptcy entry on my credit report despite prior verification is unacceptable and a clear violation of FCRA. I trust that the CFPB will prioritize this follow-up complaint, enforce compliance with FCRA regulations , and guarantee a swift and fair resolution. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-18
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: AVANTE (LA)

I am a XXXX veteran and I was treated on XXXX/XXXX/13 at XXXX XXXX Hospital as per an agreement between the Veterans Administration and XXXX Hospital. The VA has made payment in full for this treatment. 

This is the second or third time I am having to deal with this. The collection company name has changed from the XXXX now to Avante USA but a XXXX XXXX is the CEO. This leads me to believe that this is the same company. The name XXXX XXXX XXXX I am not familiar with at all. 

The fact that they have out of the blue turned up and have entered this account as a collections account on my XXXX credit file upsets me very much.