vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't get flexible payment options
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have worked in the public sector on a full-time basis since XX/XX/2003. During that time and until XX/XX/XXXX, my student loans were in repayment under the graduated repayment plan. The monthly payments made under graduated repayment were more than the minimum balance due each month. These graduated payments also were well above the income-based repayment calculated by the FedLoan program when I applied for XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, but graduated payments are not considered " qualifying payments, '' regardless of the amount paid. My income has increased steadily since my XX/XX/XXXX separation date, yet the income-based monthly payment calculated by the FedLoan program in XX/XX/XXXX is almost {$200.00} less than the monthly payments due under the graduated plan. The income-based repayment plan recommended by FedLoan does not cover the interest accrued, and therefore, I am once again paying more than required in order to prevent an increase in the principal balance on these loans. The graduated payments made during the course of the qualifying XXXX time period ( XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX ) would certainly be more than the income-based repayment plan amount for the same time period. What I paid under the graduated plan should apply to the XXXX program, retroactive to the XX/XX/XXXX XXXX initial payment qualification date. I obtained my payment records and they show the amount of repayment required had I chosen an income-based plan prior to the establishment of the XXXX program in XX/XX/XXXX. They are attached to this complaint. I have retained counsel regarding this issue, with the next step in the process being outreach to your agency. Any additional information which would help support this request can be provided. Thank you for your time ; I am surely not the only borrower who is seeking a fair explanation and resolution to this exact issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have applied for the XXXX Loan Forgiveness program with Fedloan Servicing since I completed my 5th year of XXXX in a XXXX XXXX. I submitted an application on XXXX XXXX after submitting applications previously because I had to make constant corrections after being denied due to mistakes in the application because of failed communication by the company on how to fill out the application, which is very unclear. I received a letter today regarding the denial of my application which stated that Section 3 was not filled out properly. I have been trying to apply for this loan for quite some time this summer, and I keep getting different information as to what needs to be filled out and what does n't need to be filled out by each costumer service rep that I have spoken to. I went over the application with the last rep who told me how to fill out my portions of the application and how each school needed to fill out theirs. My districts have filled out their sections correctly, but yet my application got denied because they " did n't '' fill it out correctly. In addition, I got another e-mail stating my loans have been put in administrative forbearance. If it were n't for me checking the status online, the company never communicated this to me nor is being clear on how to fix it. I need this to get resolved immediately, and I need to be assigned one person who understands this process. I will not continue to talk to multiple reps who keep changing the rules of this application. I want one person from beginning to end who will make sure that this gets handled properly because this process has been absolutely ridiculous to deal with. I have my application and evidence that I have serviced in XXXX. The XXXX are also listed online. The individuals who filled each application out for me are the same people who have continually filled out this application for other people and never seem to have a problem with it. My XXXX and I do not understand why the application is continuing to get denied when I 'm qualified for the forgiveness loan and everything is correct.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-07 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I 've been waiting several months for XXXX to consider my income based revenue application. Each time I call, customer service representatives are unable to give me even a rough idea of when it might be processed. The current payments are much too high and I am having trouble paying even a part of the due amounts while I wait for them to process paperwork.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
Suntrust Bank advertised a bank account opening promotion XX/XX/XXXX. I opened an account under that promotion and after I thought I have completed all the requirements, I sent a secured message on XX/XX/XXXX to customer service asking for a review of the Promotion Bonus and seek confirmation whether I hit all the requirements to receive the {$200.00} signup bonus. On the same day, a rep replied to my email and stated that I am eligible for the Promotion Bonus and should expect to see {$200.00} within 8 weeks. On XX/XX/XXXX, I checked my account and sent another email to customer service for a status on the promotion bonus. A new rep responded, apologized for the response provided by the previous team mate, and her review concluded that did not qualify for the promotion bonus. XXXX additional emails and XXXX phone call later to appeal and request further review as I was relying on wrong info provided by the rep on XX/XX/XXXX, a new bank representative called me on XX/XX/XXXX to convince me there were no errors on the bank 's part based on her review and interpretation of the secured messages. She stated that because the XX/XX/XXXX rep did not directly answer my question whether I qualified for the bonus, her conclusion was Suntrust did not make an error in representing that I qualified for the bonus on XX/XX/XXXX. Furthermore, based on her interpretation of the secured message, the XX/XX/XXXX rep was merely provide a general comment ( not a response to my inquiry ) that if I meet all the listed requirements, I will receive the bonus. Now that the time window to complete the requirements are over, I am no longer eligible for any bonus no matter what. 
I feel wronged by Suntrust and its customer service representative. I asked a specific question on XX/XX/XXXX to confirm qualification and seek guidance from Suntrust to ensure I met all the requirements and complex terms and conditions of the {$200.00} account opening promotion. I trust Suntrust to review my account and provide a yes/no response and provide assistance to help me meet the qualifications if it was a no response. Instead, Suntrust interpreted the XX/XX/XXXX rep 's guidance to me differently to purposely deny the promotion bonus. There was no recognition that the XX/XX/XXXX failed to provide a proper answer to my question and possibly mislead that I qualified for the promotion. Suntrust has no intention to pay the promotion bonus that was advertised and took measures to prevent customers from meeting the qualifications to engage in deceptive business practices.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2015, SunTrust Bank notified us that they had returned a deposit we made to our checking account. The check for the deposit was not returned to the payor, but was actually paid when initially presented to the bank on which it was drawn. SunTrust 's return notice resulted in a negative balance in our checking account along with the pursuant penalties and fees. SunTrust has tacitly admitted culpability by voluntarily crediting all return and overdraft penalties and fees associated with this transaction. SunTrust has not replied to our XXXX written requests to remove the negative balance from our checking account. SunTrust will not explain how this paid deposit became a " returned '' item. Please help us get a response from SunTrust.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated an attorney or official
Company: Jonathan Neil & Associates, Inc
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My mother was visiting me recently I told her I was upset because I had a letter from XXXX/XXXX/2014 threating to suspend my drivers license and remove the license plates from my car I was afraid I told my mother the letter is from a lawyer the letter had legal terms I was afraid I showed my mother the letter and she told me the letter is from a collection agency my mother told me there are at lease XXXX violation of the FDCPA a collection letter that is worded like a letter from a lawyer a collection letter that does not include mini Miranda violation fdca XXXX XXXX multiple violation XXXX XXXX and XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX I contacted my mortgage company SunTrust to inquire about refinancing because I had moved into my rental townhouse which was now my primary residence. I received an estimate and was told I would have no closing costs and only would need to bring that month 's payment ( XX/XX/XXXX ) to closing. Later they came back saying I needed a {$500.00} appraisal which I paid for. Throughout the process they repeatedly asked for documents I had already given them and even up until last week, I was still being asked where I lived! After much delay and XXXX I finally was given a closing date of XX/XX/XXXX. Today, after I asked for the cost to close, I was sent a revised estimate of {$5000.00}! I was told they had originally done the estimate with my townhouse as a single family home. The appraisal clearly stated as did ALL other documentation that my residence is not a single family home. It is no longer worth doing the refinancing at all and all they can say after every mistake they have made is " sorry ''. I wasted {$600.00} in fees to date.

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 2016-07-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Lost job loan went into default as I was securing stable employment. I requested loan consolidation during that process was immediately garnished by providing updated contact information. Consolidation was completed on XXXX/XXXX/2016 closing account with XXXX XXXX XXXX. However my employer did not receive release for garnishment until XXXX/XXXX/2016 therefore additional {$430.00} was garnished and sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX which subtracted an {$84.00} amount after account their account was closed Then sent {$340.00} to XXXX which I was told during various communications that payment would take care of XXXX payments. In this on going fiasco, and attempting due diligence to ensure my loan servicing agency receives this payment. Today was informed I 'm still responsible for my new monthly payment following their receipt of the of the {$340.00}. I am perplexed with the operation for these agencies, lack of consistent accountability of funds paid to date and miscommunications, misinformation of the agencies policy, release of information of personal accounting. If this were a financial institution providing a customer oriented service I would not do business with these entities. My request is accountable and consistent information across all agencies involved as it appears these agencies are profiteering off this federally program.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I had filed a chapter XXXX and discharged my mortgage debt. Suntrust is filing on my credit late payments on the mortgage. The mortgage should show discharged. Suntrust is n't following current Bankruptcy rules for debt collection.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SN SERVICING CORPORATION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Reporting in accurate information on my credit report I am in and have been in active chapter XXXX bankruptcy since XXXX XXXX. My loan was purchased by SN Servicing and since they received it they have been reporting my mortgage payments 90 days late for XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. They should not have been reporting my payments late as I have been paying my Trustee a month ahead and while I am protected under BK they should n't be reporting. They are now paid in full as agreed and I ca n't get an apartment or mortgage because of these negative marks. I have called them and spoke with XXXX and her Manager and they advised me to dispute through the credit agency I just need a letter stating this information they reported is inaccurate so I can obtain approval on a purchase but they refuse.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have been working diligently to repair my own credit. My credit score was XXXX two weeks ago, all of a sudden my score drops almost XXXX points for no reason at all. I have paid my credit cards in a timely fashion. I have brought my utilization to the right percentage, and my score is continually dropping every day for no reason at all. My wife and I share the shame credit cards, and her scores are going up. All XXXX credit bureaus are reporting my score inaccurately. My utilization is XXXX % which is good, it dropped my score XXXX point because of this good utilization. This is unethical, in what is going on with the XXXX credit bureaus. They inaccurately reporting my credit score and this is not fair. My score should n't have dropped almost XXXX points in a couple of weeks if I 'm making sure my utilization is good, and payments are good and on time. If you could help me in any way that would be greatly appreciated. I 'm utilizing Credit Karma which I was told that XXXX owns this company, it 's a scheme to keep people looking like they have bad credit to make them suffer and not be able to get the help they need in society. They ought to be ashamed of themselves for being unethical with their approach. Credit Karma stated that I did nice work by getting my balance down, and with that they minus my credit score XXXX points for doing a great job. This is unethical please see attached picture of this.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
XXXX addresses appear on my credit reports that I have never lived at. I have been a victim of identity fraud/theft before, and I want to make sure that my information is accurate. I do n't want to become a victim of identity fraud/theft again.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I renewed my loan with Suntrust about 2 years ago and up till now, i did not receive the loan documents and i had to email the department to find out about my monthly payment. 
Just yesterday, i received a letter from suntrust calling my loan due and all efforts to call the contact person mentioned in the latter has not been fruitful. 
I believe this is an unfair treatment.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I started a refinance with Suntrust in XXXX of 2016. They were very unresponsive, Unprofessional, and down right rude while servicing my loan. So much so that it has taken over 3 months for them to process my refinance. I was told several weeks ago that the loan was done, they had everything they needed and that it was ready to close. Due to this information and differences with my employer I left my job 2 weeks ago thinking this would be closed the next day. Today XXXX/XXXX/16 I was told that my loan was denied due to unemployment. The entire process took too long and their communication during it was horrible. I have email strings where I ask for updates but i do not receive anything for a week. Life can change in 3 months and due to their incompetence it was not processed in a timely manner. When I asked to speak with a manager to resolve the issue/ try to find a work around i was transferd to a line and disconnected me. When i called back the line was busy and had to have a cs rep dial me in to speak with my loan officer who was rude.

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 2016-09-27 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
SunTrust is manipulating the timing of the posting of transactions to customer accounts to profit from excessive overdraft fees. Currently there is no logic to how transactions are posted to accounts, other than to maximize the fees SunTrust is able to charge. A customer could charge a transaction at XXXX XXXX on a Wednesday that is posted and settled to their account prior to a transaction that occurred at XXXX XXXX. on the same day, even though both charges appeared as " processing '' on the account from the moment they were submitted. As a result, SunTrust is processing larger debits before smaller ones, putting accounts into overdraft status unnecessarily early resulting in additional overdraft fees. For example : An account currently has a {$100.00} balance. On Wednesday at XXXX XXXX. a debit card transaction is processed for {$30.00}. On the same Wednesday at XXXX XXXX. another debit card transaction is processed for {$30.00}. On the same Wednesday at XXXX XXXX another debit card transaction is processed for {$30.00}. On the same Wednesday at XXXX XXXX. a XXXX debit card transaction is processed for {$100.00}. All XXXX transactions are settled and posted to the account on Friday, two days after the transactions occurred. XXXX would expect the first XXXX transactions would be processed with enough money in the account to cover them and only the XXXX transaction would be assessed an overdraft fee. However, this is not what is happening. Instead, SunTrust will process the {$100.00} transaction first, which overdrafts the account and for which it charges an overdraft fee. It will then charge overdraft fees for the other XXXX transactions since they too are posted as overdrafts. Therefore, rather than charging XXXX overdraft free of {$36.00} ( SunTrust 's current rate ) for this set of transactions, they charge XXXX fees of {$36.00} each, or {$140.00}, a difference of {$100.00} profit for SunTrust by manipulating the timing of transaction processing.

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 2016-12-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I was unable to register for creditkarma unless I used my married name. I have been divorced for several years and I was n't even married long enough to need to legally change my name. There is also an address on my credit report that does n't even exist.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation