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Consumer complaint received 11/16/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with NELNET, INC. (CA).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Complaint: Im writing today regarding an ongoing issue I am having with the Department of Educations Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and my federal loan servicer, Nelnet. As an XXXX employee, I am eligible for this program. When former XXXX XXXX signed the law into effect in 2007, I called Nelnet to verify I was in the right program to qualify for loan forgiveness after 10 years of service and XXXX payments on an income based payment plan. Nelnet assured me I was in the correct loan and correct payment plan to qualify. I even called a few extra times throughout the past 10 years to verify everything was still in order. Once again they assured me it was and everything is correct. 

About a year ago I called Nelnet and they told me Im in the wrong type of loan and I dont qualify for the federal loan forgiveness program. Ive tried everything to try and get Nelnet to take responsibility for their mistakes for providing me incorrect and misleading information over the years. They have even acknowledged that I called when I said I did and have records indicating the reason for my calls. The customer service representative on my most recent call admitted they made a mistake and that the program was new and they didnt have proper procedures in place to manage the program. Now they have a whole department that handles it. Even after they are apologizing for the situation and apologizing to me, they claim there is nothing they can do. 

I still have a loan balance of {$20000.00} that should and would have been forgiven if not for their error. Im very frustrated with the entire situation and I dont know what recourse I have. I feel I did everything I could have done in order to assure I would be able to take advantage of the program benefits I am eligible for and entitled to. 

Furthermore, Nelnet deceived me into changing my repayment plan to the Graduated payment plan. This stretched my repayment period as long as possible while still qualifying for the federal loan forgiveness program. Which turns out I wasnt in the right loan category after all. This is costing me more money than it originally would have under the standard payment plan I was in before calling XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 

I am writing to your office to seek help in resolving this issue. I feel Nelnet is mismanaging federal loans on behalf of the Department of Education and taking advantage of individuals in Public Service.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/17/2017 about Debt collection (Private student loan debt) with SIMM Associates, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: My father recently passed away in XXXX, XXXX from a terminal illness and he was the cosigner on my loan. In good faith, I contacted XXXX to request a release of the cosigner and instead my loan is now considered automatically defaulted when I have never missed a payment since I got the loan in XXXX. Now, the debt collection company XXXX uses to scare people, SIMM, is contacting my mother who is distressed enough from the loss of her husband, demanding payment. I am requesting that XXXX recall the loan from SIMM and allow me to be the sole individual on the loan. It does n't make sense to treat this as a default because I 've been making payments on time and it will turn a good loan into a bad loan. Amount owed is XXXX and XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-09-2017 about Credit reporting () with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS) (NJ).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: There is a reported XXXX account listed on my consumer credit file with Chexsystems. I have previously disputed this account but was told by Chexsystem that the police report that I had submitted was out of date did not cover this account. This account was closed in XX/XX/2016 and my police report is dated for XX/XX/2016. I 've had to go through the State of Illinois to finally get the XXXX disclose this information to me so that I can get this off of my report. This account was also listed on my credit reports with XXXX, XXXX and XXXX and they have deleted the account with the FTC Affidavit and the Police report as well as the letter from the XXXX. Chexsystems needs to delete this as the account is fraudulent and I have attached my supporting documents to prove as such

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-12-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Complaint: I have emailed and called Capital One Credit Card numerous times in the last 6 months about my credit card account not showing up on my XXXX. I am trying to buy a house and this is affecting my credit score big time. I have had a credit card with Capital One for over a year now and they still are not reporting on my XXXX but its reporting on all the other agencies ie: XXXX and XXXX. I also contacted XXXX which  puts the blame on Capital One. Capital One keeps telling me when I call that they will update my report and it should show in 30 days. Well 6 months has passed and its still not updated. PLEASE help me resolve this issue! I don't know what else to do.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02-02-2018 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (WI).
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

Complaint: I first filed for a grant and was given a loan instead. When I started making payments I explained that I am on SSI and have very limited income. I am struggling with my choice as a single parent of XXXX XXXX with XXXX I have to decide to pay rent or pay my loan. I owe a little over {$3000.00} and sadly, only make payments when I can if I can. When I make that payment of possible, I then can't get perscriptions, things my daughter needs, or pay other bills such as electricity. I'm not sure if I qualify for any programs that can help students. I have XXXX and this struggle makes it a not more difficult to either pay rent, buy food, or get other necessities needed. I don't know what else to do and need help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-01-2017 about Vehicle loan or lease (Loan) with ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (MI).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: I purchased a  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  with my brother ( co-applicant ) through GMAC in  XXXX . We traded the  XXXX   XXXX  in for  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  on  XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX  in My name only this time.That being said the  XXXX   XXXX  was paid off through  GMAC and  the dealership had possession of it. I would n't be able to get another more expensive car had the other car not been paid off..I took possession of my new ca r (   XXXX   XXXX   ) . Initial ly there were  XXXX  30 day lates,  XXXX  reported on  XXXX   XXXX  and the other in  XXXX   XXXX . I was advised to dispute it by GMAC because they had different 30 day late dates and was advised sadly this happens and that we would just have to dispute it. I disputed it and they only removed  XXXX  30 day late which was the  XXXX   XXXX . When I called back in I was given a different story all together. I was advised that the final payoff amount that  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  sent in was less than the total payoff amount and that 's why it was reported 30 days late but again I was advised the dates she showed were different. She advised me to have  XXXX   XXXX  of  XXXX   XXXX , MI to write an at fauIt letter stating they made a mistake with the payoff amount and they would remove the last 30 day late. I called  XXXX   XXXX  and spoke with my  XXXX  person  XXXX   XXXX  and was advised they did nothing wrong on their part and they refused to write such a letter. I was advised to talk with a  XXXX   XXXX  @  XXXX   XXXX  who is over him. I called on several occasions and left several voicemail messages for a  XXXX   XXXX  @  XXXX  and he has never once returned my calls. No one wants to acknowledge their mistake and correct this, meanwhile we have a 30 day late that is tarnishing our credit reports. We did nothing wrong ... we were never late. The car was paid off and out of our possession on  XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX  so how can we have a 30 day late on our credit report for  XXXX   XXXX  &  XXXX   XXXX  and if that was truly the case why did they wait 6 months to report it? That 's why they removed the  XXXX   XXXX  late status because its impossible to have a late payment for a paid off vehicle and they know they were wrong. I 've tried disputing this a total of 5 times but it continues to come back verified and its illegal under the FCRA act to report inaccurate information. Neither GMAC or  XXXX   XXXX  will do anything to help me. I also feel that the credit bureaus are not doing there do diligence and that they are just going by what GMAC 's response was or I really feel like they are n't even investigating the matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/31/2016 about Debt collection (Mortgage) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (PA).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: I took out a home equity mortgage with Wells Fargo Mortgage in XXXX. I have had this repeated issue whenever I pay my bill past the XXXX of the month, but always before the end of the month. They charge a late fee of {$13.00}. They repeatedly have not applied my late fee and keep saying that I owe it. They are putting the monies toward the principal balance. Today after talking to XXXX XXXX at XXXX about the matter he transferred me to XXXX XXXX at XXXX He said as a courtesy he could apply one late fee amount to the unapplied late fees. They now have me down for two late fees. He said they can not do that without further research. I said if brought in my receipts ( because I pay them at the bank due to other issues I 've had with them in the past that I reported when they said they did not receipt payment by mail or online ). He said that actually it is to my benefit to have the late fee go towards the principal because it will reduce the interest. I explained to him I have already paid off a mortgage on this home early and I am aware of how mortgage amortization works. I have also dealt with shady mortgage companies who tried this same trick of saying one was behind due to not applying late fees. I 've owned my home since I was in my XXXX 's in the XXXX 's so you can imagine that I 've seen the patterns before living in a city where predatory lending virtually began. 
So, I am going in to the bank with my payment receipts from the last few months to attempt to rectify this matter today. XXXX XXXX gave me his direct number and fax line. Hopefully this can be taken care of. 
I am complaining because this has been a continuous problem this year. My last calls in the spring rectified the problem at that time. Now just a couple of months later they are doing the same thing. I am sure if this is happening to me it might be happening to others. I trust you will investigate this Wells Fargo practice that I believe violates the Fair Debt Collection Act.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 02-10-2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I recently disputed inquiries in my credit file which were not initiated by me. Equifax place these eroneous inquiries in my file instructing me to contact the creditor. If I did not contact the creditor to have them placed there why is the burden placed upon me to have them removed instead of the reporting agency, who caused this error to began with. Not only is it illegal to provide false information it is also making it harder to gain new accounts. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Attn : Complaint Department XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. I recently received a copy of my Equifax credit report. The credit report showed credit inquiries that I do n't recall authorizing. I understand that you should n't be allowed to put an inquiry on my file unless I have authorized it. Please have this inquiry removed from my credit file because it is making it very difficult for me to acquire credit. 

The FCRA states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someone 's credit is for : A. Firm Offer of Credit B. Insurance C. Employment D. Court Order The following credit inquiries are related to none of the aforementioned permissible XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) Sincerely, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/22/2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with CITIBANK, N.A. (NY).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: I have sent this company several letters requesting validation of the claimed debt and they have not provided me with viable evidence.They are claiming I owe {$750.00}. I sent them a letter on XXXX/XXXX/2017. They then sent the account to another company and I requested validation of the debt with them as well and they have not provided it. They are giving me the run around and they are not verifying this unverifiable account. I have attached the letter I sent to both XXXX XXXX XXXX and the law office they sent the account to, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/18/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: So I pulled my Credit and  Saw  many things that I was completely unaware of. I tried submitting one massive complaint but now I will submit a complaint about each error on my report. I have medical bills on my report in which I did not obtain. Had n't been to a hospital and have no idea how my information was used. I have no knowledge of this debt. Please help because no one can give me any answers as to how it got on my report. When contacted I told Customer Reps that I 've never been to  XXXX   XXXX  and they insist that I pay a debt that is n't mine.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/18/2018 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MI).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint: In XXXX of 2017 after pulling my credit reports I saw 3 accounts listed with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I immediately sent 3 debt validation letters ( one for each account ) to XXXX. For one of the accounts they already started the court process to sue me and in attempt to save myself and the company further time in court I settled with a consent judgement. The other 2 accounts they sent letters ( 2 times for each account now ) in response to my debt validation that did not validate my debt and in fact asked me for further documentation about the accounts. I do not feel as those accounts should be on my credit report or I should be contacted to pay debts since they failed to send me verification of these debts. I would request the debt collection process to be ceased on these accounts and these accounts deleted from my credit reports.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/22/2017 about Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan (Installment loan) with WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (TN).
Issue: Problem when making payments

Complaint: I want to change my due date without renewing my loan and starting over. This company refuses to change the due date and they are charging me a late fee every month. Their refusal to change the due date makes me think it is to force someone to renew and or charge late fees illegally to the customer. I have asked every month for the past 4-6 months and they blatantly say they can not change it unless I renew which defeats the purpose of trying to pay a loan off. Every month they harrass me about paying I have asked and begged them to change the due date they constantly refuse. They send me massive amounts of mail about payment but will not change the due date. I also contact corporate office to complain about their local branch they never contacted me back. Please help me in this matter. I am so frustrated with this company I just want to pay my bill each month on time and at the end of the month. So I can never have to deal with them again. They constantly harass me every month asking me when I will pay I advised them each time to please change the due date. They refuse to change the due date unless i renew I refuse to continue to do business with them. I just want to pay each to get to my pay off. PLEASE HELP ME GET THEM TO STOP HARRASSING ME AND CHANGE MY DUE DATE

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/19/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (CA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Nationstar Mortgage is predatory in nature. Since XXXX XXXX XXXX sold my loan to them, they were constantly calling me or sending me emails for their products, even after I told them not to. Thankfully I was able to get this stopped over time, but recently I called to see how much I needed to pay off my PMI. Nothing was said about a long wait time to get it applied to my account. When I paid the amount needed to get PMI off, I have now been getting the run-around. I contacted them to get it taken off and was told it would take XXXX10 business days to research it and then take another amount of time to research it again before it is taken off. Then, the lady I spoke to said there were other people ahead of me, so they would n't be able to start to look into the matter until XXXX XXXX. It 's XXXX XXXX right now and I had already called about this on XXXX, with no answers. On XXXX, I was told I would receive a call on XXXX about this, but received no call. Now because this is being drawn out so long, I will have to make atleast XXXX other PMI payment. Why does this process take so long and why am I being given the run-around on this?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/29/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: They have informed me that they verified the accounts listed below : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX However, they didnt give me any verifiable proof ( have my signature inside ) to prove that these accounts belong to me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-11-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (GA).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: Equifax keeps verifying and verifying and verifying on a derogatory remark that I DO NOT OWE.. XXXX and XXXX already removed it but it keeps coming back verified with no signature or legal documents on Equifax. Ive sent them 3 letters asking them for verification purposes biding my signature XXXX, XXXX and XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. All they say is verified without any legal documents or no proof. Its gotten to the point where its affecting my daily life because an apartment complex is reporting is me to a credit bureau on a lease Ive never signed. Also my very last letter I sent on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX they never contacted me back in writing. Theres also 1 more item on my report thats theyre giving me problems with thats unverifiable. The amount of both deragtory marks are {$2700.00} - for the apartment lease I never signed and {$150.00} that I have no clue about.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/24/2018 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (CA).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint: Dear Nationstar c/o Office of the Comptroller of Currency Nationstar Customer Relations Department XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX RE : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( d/b/a ) Mr. Cooper. Mortgage NumberXXXX I request that the current foreclosure action be cancelled and the correct principal balance be corrected immediately. 

I strongly dispute the increase of the principal mortgage balance that was made on XX/XX/2014, when the principal balance was increased from {$710000.00} to {$920000.00} and eventually increased to {$990000.00}. 

The original principal balance and the original loan amount is {$670000.00}. The current principal balance is {$320000.00} more than the original loan amount. 

This is inaccurate and needs to be corrected. The current principal balance should reflect approximately {$670000.00}. We strongly believe that the Chapter XXXX protections that were in place during this period, protected, insulated and stayed any increase in the principal balance and .. 
I request that this increase be reversed immediately and reflected in the modification documentations. Please complete a forensic audit on my mortgage account as soon as possible so the correct principal balance is calculated so I can submit the modification proposal, with the correct principal balance, to my financial team ; my Chapter XXXX attorney ; the Chapter XXXX bankruptcy trustee and court. 

The current principal balance is not accurate and I believe this is because of miscalculations, and errors, by the multiple servicers who have handled my loan to date. 

I pray that you will make this adjustment immediately. To reflect the correct current principal balance of {$670000.00}. 

I request that the current foreclosure action, be cancelled and the correct principal balance be corrected immediately. 


Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX Nationstar Mortgage Number -- XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation