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Consumer complaint received 2016-06-17
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (MD)

I financed a home with an FHA mortgage in XXXX, XXXX, which was then sold to Freedom Mortgage. Because interest rates dropped, I refinanced the loan in XXXX, XXXX on a streamline refi. The title company, mortgage broker, and I all tried to obtain a payoff for the end of XXXX, but were unsuccessful until XXXX XXXX, which meant that the loan could not possibly close by XXXX XXXX. During this time, Freedom called me to see if I would consider refinancing with them instead of my current broker. I declined but they still did not provide the payoff until XXXX XXXX, which was good only until XXXX XXXX. After approximately 10 days, I called Freedom to see when I would receive the refund of my escrow account. I was told that it took three weeks because they had to determine if charges were pending against my account. I asked them what would be pending, and after looking at the account, they told me there were no pending items and I should receive the balance of my account ( est. {$2400.00} ) in approximately two weeks. I received a check from Freedom but for {$1400.00}. I called several times to get an explanation from Freedom but was told it was all mortgage insurance premium ( MIP ). Finally, the last representative told me that {$290.00} was MIP, and the remainder was a full month 's interest that they were required to charge on FHA loans since the loan did n't close by the end of XXXX. First, I do n't know how there could be additional MIP when I was told earlier that there were no pending charges on the account. Second, the FHA rules changed for all loans originating after XXXX XXXX, XXXX to require interest only to the date of closing, not for the full month. When I told the Freedom representative that, he said their training requires a full month, and that my mortgage broker and I were both wrong. They have not refunded the additional {$1000.00} due to me. 
Based on the responses I received from Freedom, I believe that this is a systematic effort on their part to overcharge consumers for MIP and interest not due to them. I believe that if you investigate all FHA mortgages owned by Freedom that originated after XXXX XXXX, XXXX that were refinanced, you will find that they have systematically overcharged consumers for both MIP and interest, and that they have deliberately delayed provision of payoff amounts to maximize the interest retained by Freedom.
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-17
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A. (CA)

During the XX/XX/2015, we decided to look for a better mortgage loan than our current one. It was an FHA loan with a modification and a first lien of {$150000.00}. After searching and reading we decided on Flagstar Bank. Our monthly payment was {$2300.00}. Two months after we had signed escrow papers and started monthly payments we received notice that escrow had made a mistake. They had included only the first six months of our property taxes. Our monthly payments were going up {$500.00} each month for the life of the loan. I asked if they had any suggestions or could help us and I was told I could sell the house. I was upset that we had paid {$7000.00} in escrow fees just to gain a monthly payment similar to the previous loan. 
I started to look into alternatives such as : " Keep in California '', the State Controller 's Office, XXXX, the XXXX, and HUD counseling. We were told we had too much money ; we were told we needed to go in with another person so we would have enough money ; and they did not like that we had used XXXX services. We did not have any money removed from the accounts, but a few accounts lowered the interest rate. 
At the same time we tried to work with Flagstar. We were assigned a Flagstar representative to help us, but she never called or e-mailed us. I finally asked Flagstaff if they could extend the new payments. They did so for one year. Later, I found out that they could have extended the payments for up to five years. At the same time they sent us a streamlined refinance, but it still had a large monthly loan payment. I currently am waiting for another loan, but have not heard anything about it. 
We also were given a compaints officer from FHA who sent two e-mails and a call saying that she was waiting for Flagstar to finish looking over the escrow papers. So far, this has taken almost three weeks. FHA referred me to our complaints officer 's supervisor who never did call us.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-11
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: HCFS Healthcare Financial Services of TeamHealth (FL)

I have asked ARS Account Resolution to validate a collection they are reporting on my credit reports on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and they have failed to provide anything that would support the fact that they are attempting to collect interest on a debt without an agreement or contract. Nor have they supplied anything other than a statement on XXXX of the collections. I told them that I would be reporting them to you but they obviously do n't fear you because they failed to delete themselves or answer questions about the debt ( s ) that they are using to damage me financially. Its damaging my credit and it is important to me.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-11
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (PA)

I received a letter from CCS ( Credit Collections Services ), stating that I owed money to XXXX XXXX XXXX and demanding payment of {$240.00}. 
I contacted CCS and asked the nature of the claim. They could not provide me with a date or reason for the debt. I disputed the debt with them. 
I then contacted XXXX XXXX Collections department and spoke with XXXX XXXX x XXXX. He checked all our information, telephone numbers, SS #, tax ID and could not find any debt of any type associated with my name. 
CCS indicated that they are unwilling to remove this debt from our record. I am requesting action be taken against CCS and our name cleared of all claims from CCS.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-21
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC (NY)

BMW Financial services has erroneously reported a late payment on my credit report, specifically the XX/XX/2017 payment. They are under the misconception that the payment was made on the 31st day. It was not the payment was made online at the BMW website two weeks prior. They have told me verbally as well as in writing that I cancelled that payment. I did not. I did, however, make a payment online which BMW must have failed to process correctly. If there is a computer " glitch '' on their part and they see the payment as cancelled by consumer it hardly seems fair that I should have my otherwise excellent credit places in jeopardy. Your attention and assistance is greatly appreciated in receiving a satisfactory resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-16
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: BMO Bank, N.A. (AZ)

I contacted BMO Harris regarding our XXXX auto loans that we have financed with them. Both loans are current accounts & have never been past due. My husband recently was out of work due to XXXX & there was payroll issue with his check. To avoid being late, I contacted BMO Harris to inquire about a deferment/extension since this would be an a short term issue as it was already in process of being rectified. After they reviewed the accounts, while I did qualify for the deferment/extension they would not approve it because it was based on my husband 's income interruption & not mine, but both loans were listed in my name since I usually handle the car shopping for our household. I explained to the representative as well as the supervisor that our household works off a joint income and a delay of {$1000.00} was an impact to paying our monthly bills as it would be for many people. They still declined the request again for the only reason being that it was not my direct income being impacted. I feel I was provided a lack of service due to being honest. As a good consumer who pays bills in a timely fashion, I feel this situation should have been looked at with a different level of scrutiny vs. to the letter of their policies. Working in the same industry, I understanding having policies, regulations, and guidelines, as well as when there is room to service the consumer with flexibility within those same practices.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (MA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX I spoke to the creditor because it was a closed account that showed a ballance so I made a deal with them to pay a lower amount and they would except it and call it closed and showed a XXXX balance. I paid the money and got a letter that said it's paid and it showed correctly for 2 months on my credit report and then for XX/XX/year> it showed as being a closed account but it said I had a 30 day late payment of XXXX dollars of the balance that they said would be expunged. I have a letter that says it's paid as per our agreement so I called the credit company and they said they didn't report it and they can't do anything about it. This brought my credit score down XXXX points in XXXX swoop. I did the right thing and now they need to do the right thing and take it off my report!
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-21
Product: Debt collection — Auto
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: AFNI INC. (CA)

In XX/XX/XXXX my car was totaled as a result of a hit by a drunk driver. XXXX XXXX offered a settlement value for my car and deducted {$500.00} ( my deductible ) from the offered value.I have disputed the settlement value offered since XXXX XXXX did not calculate the repairs conducted two weeks prior to the accident : new tires, new brakes front and back, new shock absorbers, etc. In a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX from the Presidential team, agreed to pay me an extra {$500.00}, based on the Invoices received for the upgrades/repairs and the comparables from the area. I have received only one check from XXXX XXXX in the value of {$500.00}, and this was towards the settlement value of my car based on the invoices that were not fully considered. As stated, XXXX XXXX already deducted the {$500.00} deductible from the settlement value proposed, hence that deductible was already paid as per my contractual agreement. The drunk driver did not have a license, however, the truck he was driving was insured under XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX reimbursed me the deductible. Initially I got contacted by XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX, NY to claim that I owe XXXX {$500.00} for deductible. I sent all the evidence and they closed the debt. In XX/XX/XXXX I got another debt collector AFNI , Inc, claiming the same debt. I responded to them by fax on XX/XX/XXXX to dispute the debt and to provide the evidence that I do not owe this debt. 
AFNI Inc failed to validate the debt and prove that I actually owe it.XXXX sold them a debt that has no legal basis or factual evidence and AFNI is employing unorthodox procedures of harassment and intimidation to coerce me to pay this debt, when in fact they have no evidence to prove the debt owed is accurate or valid. I have notified them in writing within the 30-day period and provided evidence the debt is not valid I also requested them you cease collection of the debt, based on the evidence submitted.I asked them to stop all other communication with me and with this address, and record that I dispute having any obligation for this debt. They continue to call me, claiming they are attorneys and will file a legal action against me, send me letters and emails asking for the same evidence I sent them multiple times and they confirmed the receival. 
I feel I ca n't get anywhere with these people and their threats. What can I do?
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-01
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: LOBEL FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NV)

In XXXX XXXX I bought a XXXX XXXX XXXX financed by Lobel Financial. I signed all the paperwork with my payment being {$290.00}. I went down the street to get proof of insurance for this vehicle, I get back, I was told the finance company had already jacked my payment up. I had to sign new paperwork, making my payment {$320.00}. Before the first payment was due, I got a notice that I did n't have adequate insurance and they were going to XXXX my payment up ANOTHER {$66.00} a month. This continued the whole time I had this vehicle. ALL the documentation is being sent to you. The insurance company repeatedly faxed them proof. Come to find out, that 's their SOP. It 's a major league scam. They now operate XXXX offices in XXXX States. XXXX XXXX is an active, practicing Attorney in the XXXX of CA. # XXXX, admission XXXX XXXX. Interesting, he sues the very people he profits from. In XXXX, Lobel Financial paid {$150000.00} in civil penalties, and {$100000.00} to the XXXX of CA for XXXX and costs. Compare all the complaints with the XXXX, Consumer Affairs, Complaints XXXX, and Debtor 's XXXX, they have a well established, documented theme. They 've acknowledged the problem in numerous complaints but have failed to fix the problem. With him being a lawyer, you would think he would have taken corrective action, but has not. I 'm filing a complaint with the XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Bowen & Associates Recovery, Inc (DE)

XXXX XXXX XXXX of Bowen & Associates has called me several times on my cell phone and left voice mails, including to send someone to our home. I am a XXXX. The phone is listed in my name and the voice mails are addressed and intended for me. XXXX XXXX claims our family owed his client monies yet we have confirmed that the alleged, unverified amount is perhaps owed by my father 's employer. Our family does not have any ownership in that company.
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-20
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX This company whom i have contacted repeatedly is doing hard inquires on my credit report.I have asked for them to be removed repeatedly. 
There is someone in Illinois where i lived 10 years ago sending in and applying for multiple credit cards. The above one is the only one who is not responding and keeps hitting my report. All other cc companies have removed inquires. 
thanks
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-20
Product: Mortgage — Reverse mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Hunt Leibert Jacobson, P.C. (CT)

The law firm Hunt Leibert Jacobson PC ( HL ) and it attorneys are using the superior court of XXXX to bring fraud upon the court through a foreclosure to execute theft of real property. The Maker of the Note and Mortgage is deceased. The firm named as the defendants the beneficiaries who are not on the documents of the complaint, and have only an inchoate interest in the property. XXXX statute 802b requires all claims on real property to be filed in writing with the fiduciary of the probate court. HL nor the plaintiff have filed a claim with probate. XXXX statute asserts all property is under the jurisdiction of the probate court, Federal Statute does not allow a man to have to pay a dead man 's debt. HL has a motion of default for failure to plead, and a motion for strict foreclosure to deceive the defendant who appeared into believing, and thus consenting that he must pay the dead man debt. The defendant has filed notice into the court that he is not the owner, and can not be responsible for this debt. HL is using procedure to deceive the defendant into the loss of the property. Rescission was mailed pursuant to TILA. XXXX v XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX settled that rescission, right or wrong, voids the mortgage and the note, and the lender/creditor must perform bring a non foreclosure lawsuit to prove their claim against the maker of the mortgage and note. HL and the plaintiff did not file a claim against the rescission Instead they used the prima facie documents in a foreclosure suit, after rescission, with the knowledge the note and mortgage are void by operation of law. The foreclosure suit was filed in the name of a plaintiff that had ceased doing business, rather than the name of the correct entity
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-16
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Rocket Mortgage, LLC (CA)

I wanted to refinance my home equity loan and first mortgage. I am currently living in an apartment in XXXX while my husband works, while our home is in XXXX. I contacted Quicken Loans and began the process with them. The explained it would have to be considered an investment property. After some crazy paperwork we were approved of the mortgage. They took XXXX dollars for the appraisal and I was told it would cost XXXX and I would get back the remainder. The appraisal came in and I was sent documents saying that because the appraisal came in low I 'd have to pay PMI until I got to the 80 % threshold. I signed the paperwork and was waiting for a settlement date. I received a phone call today from their " solutions specialist " saying because my home is considered an investment property and because the appraisal came in low they would n't be able to give me a loan. They said that they would only be able to give me 75 % on the value of the home. Which would n't cover the XXXX loans I wanted to refinance. 
My problem is I thought the estimate was low balled. And after the phone call I researched Quicken loans to see if there were any complaints regarding this type practice, I found hundreds of similar complaints that after they get your money for the good faith and appraisal the value comes down lower than it should be. They compared my homes that were smaller square footage and smaller property size and I find this disingenuous. 
Also when I got the documents the appraisal came in at XXXX not the XXXX XXXX they quoted me. 
I think this is a scam. They take the money and then low ball the estimate to either keep a large chunk of the appraisal ( maybe they have appraisers that take XXXX or less. ) or they want you to pay PMI. Something is n't right. They generated paperwork like all was well with the loan. And we sent all the documents back, how can they get away with this?
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-21
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: S&S Physician Services, Inc. (TX)

I have asked them to provide me proof of this debt ie {$66.00}. never been able to provide, but yet they have submitted to XXXX three ( 3 ) times. XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Irrespective of the fact that no proof has been submitted of this debt, posting multiple times is not acceptable practices. 

Referencing prior complaint Case number : XXXX they did not remove the entries from XXXX as I clearly request where the posting was made but their tactic was to remove from XXXX as per their response below : Response disputed Harvest and Associates said : Explanation of closure Due to the age and amount of the debt, the original creditor has agreed to close the account from collection and remove from XXXX. 
Relief The debt of {$66.00} has been written off. 
{$66.00} XXXX XXXX of {$66.00} has been written off and deleted from XXXX. It may take up to 45 days for XXXX to remove the debt.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-22
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AL)

Dear XXXX, This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate credit information. The account is closed and paid in full. It has been over 7 years since the account was open. Therefore, I am asking for you to remove this item immediately. 
In the month of XX/XX/XXXX, it was reported that I was 60 days late on my XXXX account. This was reported to all 3 credit bureaus. 
With proof I am attaching documentation that I enrolled in school at XXXX ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX -XX/XX/XXXX and my account should have been in -school deferment. When you are enrolled in school at least half-time you are able to request an in-school deferment. However, I did have to drop with my international travels. Furthermore, I did n't receive any written communications about this matter because I was out of country from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX for work. Upon returning to the country I spoke with several customer service representatives who stated that they would remove the late payments since my account should have been in forbearance ( Please see page 2 ) from XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. In addition, I was enrolled in XXXX during this time. 
Therefore my account was in forbearance and payments were not due at this time. However, I have called XXXX and emailed numerous times to get this matter resolved. I was assured that it was resolved until I received a copy of my credit report. Unfortunately, this matter has not been resolved. I am sure you will agree it needs to be removed ASAP. The following information therefore needs to be verified and deleted from the report as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX ... 
Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-01
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC (IN)

I previously filed bankruptcy and my bankruptcy has been discharged but Roundpoint has refused to speak with me about my account. I have sent in multiple request about my billing statement, my discharge, and just trying to speak with a representative. The representative states I and my wife needs to contact my lawyer and/or trustee. I feel I have been going in circles trying to obtain a simple billing statement. My lawyer submitted a letter to Roundpoint stating I can speak on behalf of my account since it was not included within my bankruptcy. Roundpoint has received my discharge paperwork.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-16
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: APR or interest rate — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MA)

I did a kitchen remodel with the home depot, the designer told me I could open a home depot credit card interest free for 24 months. My interest free promotion ended in XX/XX/XXXX. I have my credit card on autopay, as I do all my bills as not to miss a payment. The autopay on XX/XX/XXXX was 7 times the usual amount so I looked up my account and saw that they added XXXX in interest to my balance of XXXX. After the shock I called them, furious, no warning from them about this and was told it was deferred for 24 months and had it explained to me. I wish it was explained to me when I signed everything for my new kitchen. I had a citi bank card and an XXXX with o % promo balance for 12 months. The difference should have been explained, The home depot I went explained none of this. That deferred feature should have been pointed out, That is not truthful or fair business practices. The home depot customer service rep I had on the phone asked if i signed the contract, yes I did along with the kitchen remodeling contract, there were many papers and I trusted my kitchen designer at the home depot to disclose something as costly as this, he knew I was on a tight budget and we kept changing materials etc to lower costs, This can not be legal. I would like that interest reversed and I will pay the balance in full.