vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted employer after asked not to
Company: Thunderbird Collection Specialists, Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
This company called me on the company work landline phone, during work hours when there were customers on the sales floor, demanding I let them speak to my supervisor so that he could garnish my wages, without a judgement. He was rude and I felt bullied by him.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have been in touch with several Ocwen representatives over the last 7 weeks in an attempt to take the necessary actions to remove the PMI on my account. I have been given different information by each associate and my requests for a valuation, personal appraiser requirements, timing, and payoff have gone unanswered ( note : I have a full record of the associates, dates and information I was given if requested ). I have made formal requests via email and US mail. None of the responses to my letters addressed my actual requests and each time I called the customer care line I was given the run around. It truly seems as if the associates are trained to be misleading and provide limited information and assistance so that Ocwen can benefit by continuing to receive financial rewards. In my most recent letter to Ocwen, sent via email and US post on XXXX/XXXX/15, I provided details and dates of all of my calls and requested in writing the following information. 
1. Cost and timing for completion of an Ocwen-managed valuation. 
2. Confirmation that Ocwen will accept private appraisals, and if so, which vendors must be used. ( I was told by a few associates that a private appraisal was acceptable however I received a letter from Ocwen dated XXXX XXXX, 2015 that states " If requested me must receive a current property valuation procured through OUR vendor '' ). 
3. The date that the principal would meet the criteria ( LTV = 80 % ) to remove the PMI if I continue to make standard payments. 
4. What is the current amount that, if paid immediately, will permit the removal of PMI from my mortgage. 
5. The name of a contact at Ocwen, located in XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL, that I can contact directly for assistance with this process. 
Again, I have received no response to this request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-24 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To : XXXXConsumer Account AnalystOffice of the Consumer OmbudsmanDear XXXX This was in regards to case number XXXX. The reason I am writing back this time is to Thank you and the office that you represent for all the assistance you have extended to me. I have just recieved a call today from XXXX XXXX Relationship Manager from Ocwen Loan stating that my case was already been acted upon after a very long time. It is you and your office that make them listen and do what is really right and fair for my case. I am already getting ready to file a legal case with Ocwen but I am glad I did contact CFPB first. I also realized by doing a litigation, it will cause me money and have to wait for a long time again for a resolution. I am very glad I did n't have to do that option anymore. This thing happened because of your assistance. I believed the only thing I am waiting is for them to do an accurate credit reporting, which I do understand will happen perhaps in the next 30 days. Again, thank you very much for the excellent service you have provided to me and for sure to many other people like me. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX, we refinanced our home with XXXX XXXX, they were closed, then we were transferred to GMAC, closed again by the feds, stuck with a very badbad mortgage, un-notarized, unsigned docs. Closing person came to my home not knowing nothing about the XXXX acct we were given, then we were sent astatement saying we were denied the loan because of my husband 's no credit. 
the APR was different on several docs, my name was not on the promissorynote, took my name completely off but was on the mortgage, split the XXXX. Wewere paying for insurance on the mortgage through monthly payments. We received the insurance policy through the mail. In XX/XX/XXXX, my husband died, the insurance company refused to pay the house off. Ocwen steps in and files foreclosure on my homewith false docs because I refuse to pay for what should have been paid offthrough the ins co. Ocwen does not own my property, how can they foreclosewith false docs? XXXX Superior Court I have sent letters to the judge, motions, proof of my complaints with this company, I have appeared in courton numerous times, the court or judges do not respond to the motions. XXXX Counties ' court system so corrupt to violate my rights as a citizen andconsumer? How can fraudulent papers by Ocwen get them a court date orSheriff Sale? What is going on?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Asset Recovery Solutions, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from Asset Recovery Solutions , LLC claiming that they are collecting on behalf of XXXX. In there letter dated XX/XX/XXXX, the claim that my total current balance is {$13000.00}. As it stands according to XXXX, I do not owe them nor any collection agency. The debt they allege I owe is not valid nor accurate. Proof that is attached to this complaint will show that this company is illegally trying to collect on an account that is paid in full and is also closed with XXXX. The account they also is past the statute of limitation based of the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Texas statute of limitation that is enforced by the Texas Attorney General. They have no right to collect on the account since it is paid in full. Furthermore, no documents or proof that this account is accurate was sent to me by Asset Recovery Solutions , LLC. I am going to consult with my attorney or legal recourse as they are breaking several federal and state laws. Also, since XXXX has been the center of several lawsuits, their selling off and transferring of accounts to deceive individuals as myself will not be tolerated. Also the fact that the XXXX loans I had with XXXX : one for {$4000.00} and the other {$2600.00} are nowhere near the doubled amount this company and XXXX are trying to collect wrongfully from me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I had filed a complaint months ago. I thought we were working toward a solution. everything was going along fine until early XXXX 2015. I received a call from the person at Ocwen who 'd been assisting us. She told me I had to pay {$4500.00} dollars to satisfy the investors. Problem was I had to call her the next day which I did but she was not available due to a XXXX in Texas. She 'd also given me the name of another contact which I tried to contact as well but he was n't available either. I waited for some XXXX to return my call but it never happened. I eventually made a payment ( a week or so later ) not knowing exactly what to do. I made XXXX payment for the " normal '' monthly payment. It was declined. Since then I have made several attempts to come to some sort of resolve to no avail. Over the past XXXX I have received calls from Ocwen once telling me I have to pay them {$7000.00}. The following week they said I have to pay them {$20000.00}. They are no longer taking payments and I fear I will lose my home.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is in reference to the Independent Foreclosure Review paying agent - GMAC Mortgage. My mortgage had been through GMAC Mortgage but they forced me out of our house after calling it home for XXXX years. Apparently, my ex-husband wrote to the Independent Foreclosure Review and asked that the payment be " split '', so they cut him a check for 50 % of the payout. XXXX XXXX tells me they have no checks or procedures to confirm the legitimacy of the request ( XXXX XXXX, so they simply do as they 're directed - by WHOMEVER gives them direction - in this case, my ex-husband who was looking to be wrongly compensated on a property he 's had NO LEGAL rights to since vacating the property in XXXX. He has NO LEGAL RIGHT whatsoever to receive anything from the property. It was written in our Divorce Decree that the divorce documentation would serve as legal documentation should he fail to sign a quit claim deed XXXX anticipating his lack of cooperation even back then XXXX. I paid to have all documentation notorized and recorded with the XXXX XXXX XXXX office. 

I have contacted GMAC Mortgage XXXX who thinks I still live at the property in question ), and they will take absolutely no ownership of the foreclosure payout. I have spent months trying to get this resolved through GMAC, XXXX XXXX and even the Attorney General 's office. Since the Attorney General 's office notified me that they can not be of any help, I have tried the Office of the Comptroller of Currency, the Federal Trade Commission and now, I am trying to resolve the issue through your office. I submitted a claim ( initially ) against the Independent Foreclosure Review, but after a week XXXX, I was notified that a claim can not be filed against them ( would have been helpful to have been told this while speaking by phone with a CFPB representative XXXX. No one claims to have the knowledge or ability to resolve the situation and correct the payout, paying me what is due me. 

I am attaching the divorce documentation I am referencing as well as a copy of the letter sent on behalf of the Independent Foreclosure Review - by XXXX the Paying Agent. 

GMAC should have provided correct, up-to-date payout information to the IFR and XXXX XXXX, XXXX Their record-keeping is and was so poor, they failed to note that my ex-husband had NO LEGAL RIGHTS to the property as of 1999. When I tried to resolve this issue through them, they showed I still resided at the property they foreclosed on. They should be held accountable for wrongly processing my foreclosure and additionally, wrongfully paying someone that should not have been paid.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: UMPQUA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have XXXX business loan agreements with Financial Pacific Leasing at {$5000.00} each The loans were acquired through a broker. The terms were presented with very misleading and deceptive language. I was told the loans had no pre-payment penalty and I only had to pay 36 equal payments. I was also told that there was no pre-payment fee. I am unable to acquire the following information from this company either on the statement and the website. 
1- Will not show a pay-off balance 2-Verbal payoff comes to {$21000.00} ; that 's over 50 % interest, which amounts to loan-sharking / If the broker had disclosed this information to me, I would NEVER have agreed to either of these loans! 
3- Neither the statement nor the website will disclose my current balance due and they will not tell me how much I have already paid. 
4. One of the products had to be returned and the company REFUSED to correct the documents and change the financing.

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 2015-08-04 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Ocwenloanservicing in XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida continues to mark me XXXX days late for XXXX 2015 although the loan had been paid off in full through refinancing with XXXX XXXX. I was informed by XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2015 that it is still showing as late for XXXX although ocwen no longer held the loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
After a job loss, we applied for a loan modification XX/XX/XXXX. After several months of providing the same info repeatedly, it was finally approved XX/XX/XXXX. Although all payments since then have been timely, every month since then, Ocwen notifies us that our payment is late. When they call to ask for the payment, I provide them with payment details. Then I 'm placed on hold and when the caller returns to the line, they tell me I 'm right. The payment was being held in " SUSPENSE '' which they will remove and apply to account. This happened EVERY SINGLE MONTH except once in XX/XX/XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX, Ocwen decided to try to withdraw my payment from my savings account even though I authorized payment through my checking. I provided proof that I had authorized checking, not savings and proof from my bank that Ocwen tried to withdraw from savings, not checking. This did not stop them from reporting the payment as being late to XXXX which has now caused me to have a drop in my credit rating. This, in turn, has caused my interest rate to be much higher on a recent car loan. I pay the upcoming month 's mortgage by the last Friday of every month. Most times, when I go on to their website, it wo n't allow me to pay the upcoming month because it 's falsely reporting the last month 's payment is late. When I speak to a rep to explain the problem, again, after they place me on hold, come back on and tell me I 'm correct, then tell me the website will be updated and will allow me to make the upcoming month 's payment. And I try again, and it fails again. SO I call them back and they want to charge me $ $ $ to accept a payment over the phone. 
I 've spoken with Ocwen reps repeatedly. Every time I 'm told they have flagged my account and that the 'suspense ' will be removed but it continues to happen every month. They 're reporting me as being late to credit bureaus which is having an adverse affect on me which is completely unwarranted. They harass us, by leaving handwritten notes on our door, repeatedly calling us at home, cell and at work. The most frustrating part is that we are NOT LATE on our payments! If there were any way to refinance with another company, we would 've done it. But we 're stuck because they 're falsely reporting our payments are late.This is the worst company I 've ever dealt with - We need help!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
1. Ocwen misrepresented my foreclosure date to me. An Ocwen representative named XXXX XXXX, ID # XXXX told me my house was going to be auctioned off on XX/XX/XXXX. This is incorrect. The court in the foreclosure action set my law day, the foreclosure date under Connecticut law, on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. Ocwen 's attorneys have not asked the court to reschedule it for XXXX XXXX, XXXX. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I will have already lost my house. Ocwen is giving me inaccurate information about the foreclosure process, which is confusing to me and, if I had n't checked with someone else, would have resulted in me losing my house. 
2. Ocwen refused to consider my Social Security XXXX Income in its loan modification review, unlawfully discriminating against me on the basis of XXXX. We submitted a loan modification application to Ocwen, which it acknowledged was complete on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I included proof of receipt of Social Security XXXX Income of {$1800.00} per month. In a denial letter dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Ocwen stated that my verified income was " {$0.00} ''. Ocwen refused to consider my XXXX income. An Ocwen representative later told me that XXXX income was not accepted. This is wrong and discriminatory. Ocwen must use my XXXX income in evaluating us for a loan modification. 
3. Ocwen told me in XXXX XXXX that it would re-review me for a loan modification because it had failed to include my husband 's employment income. Ocwen has not done so and is pushing forward with the foreclosure against me. I spoke to XXXX on XXXX XXXX, and she acknowledged that Ocwen had not used my husband 's employment income in reviewing us for a loan modification, even though I had submitted proof and it had agreed to do so. Ocwen had further failed to use my social security XXXX income. XXXX said that she would resubmit the documents to the underwriter because Ocwen had made a mistake and we would receive a decision soon. Ocwen has not gotten back to me. When I call, I am not able to get an answer about what 's going on with the loan modification review. We have sufficient income to support a loan modification, but we need Ocwen to accurately review our documents and count all of our eligible income.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I purchased my home in XXXX with a 1st and 2nd mortgage. Ocwen currently owns the servicing of both of my mortgages. My 1st mortgage was a XXXX Interest Only and now adjusts every 6 mos. My 2nd mortgage is a 30 due in 15 with an interest rate of XXXX %. Due to the housing market crash in XXXX, I was not able to refinance because I now owe more than my condo is worth. Since I pay my mortgage on time each month and not in default, I was told my 1st and 2nd mortgages could not be modified. Since I am not able to refinance due to my current value vs. what I owe and Ocwen is not willing to help, I am left in a situation to worry about the payment adjusting every month months, rates increasing and paying on a 2nd mortgage with high rate that will be due in 3 yrs,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Don't agree with fees charged
Company: First Associates Loan Servicing LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX campus. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
I just graduated with a XXXX degree and I owe around XXXX in loans I feel that I am being over charged and I have had problems even getting a job.

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 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was approved for a loan modification in 2014. I made my trial payments, then suddenly Ocwen started returning my payments. When I asked why they replied my funds were n't certified or something to that effect. I contacted them again about my payments being returned and they said my loan modification was still being processed ( mind you I 've been approved and made my trial payments ). I recieve a letter stating my modification was disapproved ( mind you I 've already been approved last year ) I contact them again, I revieve a letter saying there is " an issue with my mortage title that will not allow me into the program. I contact them to inquire what the issue is with my title so I can straighten it out, I then recieve a letter saying my appeal is being reviewed. 
I never appealed an application which was approved. How could I have been approved last year with an issue with my mortgage title? How can I be disapproved for a program I 've been approved for and have not missed making a timely payment since then? 
Basically all I want to do is be on track with my payments, Ocwen accept my payments and move on with my life with the security of as long as I do my part I will continue to have the same roof over my head.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: HW Holding, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft and noticed a collection from HUNTER WAR FIELD I 've attempted to dispute multiple times however no response on their end. Not sure what else to do. Police department told me to contact the federal trade commision which I wrote a formal complaint against HUNTER WARFIELD in regards to this matter. The FTC also instructed me to complete a id theft affidavit through identity XXXX. Attached is my document. Thank you

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, XXXX I requested Ocwen Loan Servicing , LLC the current status of mortgage loan # XXXX that showed as a delinquent on my credit report when I tried to obtain a Home Equity Line of Credit thru various banks. My applications for such credit were denied in part because of such loan ( XXXX ) shows as pending debt. 
Ocwen responded with a letter dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ( see attached ) that this loan was assigned for collection to XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) on XXXX, XXXX XXXX. To my surprised I was under the impression that this loan was " Forgiven '' under the proposed modification agreement that I received dated XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX attached ). 
In a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX. Ocwen requested documents to show my financial hardship at the time, which I provided that to them ( See attached ). 
I would like to know is why Ocwen opted to charge off the loan and not forgive it as an option within the newly created Home Affordable Modification Program as stated under " The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation for loans modified between XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. 

I would like for Ocwen Loan Servicing , LLC to provide me a detailed description on the actions taken on their end that shows the proper practices and regulations were followed and that I was not discriminated and taken advantaged of my little to none knowledge of the complete loan modification that took placed and Its be denied by Ocwen.

Company response to consumer: Closed