vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
This is a direct dispute with Equifax. I had a 30 day late listed on a XXXX XXXX account. The account number XXXX, date open XXXX 2011. they have me listed as a 30 day late in XXXX 2011. This is untrue and I have disputed this multiple times. I was infact not late and I need the account updated correctly. The account was paid as agreed, I paid XXXX payment, The motorcycle was stolen. the next payment date was XX/XX/XXXX. The check from the insurance company was sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. Therefore according to the XXXX XXXX resource guide I can not be marked a 30 day late. The industry Standards set forth by the CRA states " the " clock '' for a 30-day delinquent account starts 30 days after the due date as opposed to the billing due date. How long it took XXXX XXXX to process the check when it arrived on XX/XX/XXXX is n't my, the consumers responsibility. They did in fact received the check within the 30 day window set forth by these standards and that payment should have been applied to my account on that date. All Equifax has done is sent it to XXXX XXXX and they verify it. They have not done their due diligence in correcting it. I am asking this be corrected and report as a positive reporting account. I was not 30 days late and it was paid by my Insurance company within the allotted time frame. I have attached a letter from my insurance company for proof of when the payment was mail and it was not past the 30 day window of XX/XX/XXXX. I 'm not going to keep going back and forth with Equifax , XXXX, and XXXX. I have done that multiple times. I want it corrected ASAP! I also want the comments deleted that says paid account/was 30 days past due date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I had applied for a mortgage refinance with Fifth Third Bank. During the application process I had to withdraw my application because my personal plans had fallen through. On XXXX XXXX I was required to pay {$350.00} for a home appraisal which was never performed. When I asked about refunding the the appraisal fee I was told it was not possible and that the bank would keep it and consider it an application fee instead. They explained that because I had signed an intent to proceed with the loan they could keep the money. Is this correct? 

Fifth Third bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Trying to process a short sale. For over 2 months, since XXXX 2015, we have received NO status except " the file is in review ''. Now after 2 months, no response except, " Updated financials are needed ''. NOT ONCE in the last 2 months, when I have called at least every week, they need updated information. Every time I call, I can not speak with anyone who actually can make a decision since it is " in review ''. We have an offer, submitted MONTHS AGO, several Valuations done by the lender, once recently 2 weeks ago, but no response on the short sale. Help

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-25 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
my bank, Fifth-Third, charged me XXXX overdraft fees based on processing transactions from most to least. the total amount of my overdraft was less that the total amount of XXXX of the transactions, but because of how they process their transactions, I received a {$110.00} fee for overdrafting {$13.00}. I will provide screenshots of my account as proof. at the end of monday night, we had {$56.00}. tuesday we were overdrawn the {$13.00}. wednesday we were hit with the fees.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have been incurring a Escrow/impound from the mortgage company for them not having my Master policy for my condominium on file. This has been addressed to them, they have received it and I am still being incurring the escrow fee.. After several calls and attempts and spending countless hours on the phone with multiple representatives, they still have not waived the fee.

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 2016-11-24 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
All Payments have been made to fifth third bank they reported me for fraud which is a lie I was giving a bad check I never withdrew the money from the bank so how is that fraud I even paid the bounce check fee I have disputed the issue and they reported me to checking account agencies which want allow me to open accounts after I paid them XXXX yes chump change and they acting like I stole XXXX dollars Filed a false claim under my name for their own personal Agendas.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-31 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
We are refinancing our mortgage through XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. We were pre-approved by Freedom Mortgage company for {$160000.00}. pending our appraisal. We were given an FHA certified appraiser from XXXX XXXX ( through XXXX ). The appraisal came back at {$190000.00}. which was only {$5000.00} shy of what we needed. So the broker ( XXXX XXXX ) revised the loan request accordingly. We were just waiting for the approval of the underwriter. The underwriter requested that some comments be added to the appraisal so the broker sent it to the appraisal company for adjustments. 
we received our updated appraisal to find out it was decreased by {$10000.00} to {$180000.00} due to one added comparative property. We feel we are being undervalued and are not being treated fairly. This refinance has been taking a month and estimates just keep changing. We believe a decrease of that amount for one comparative property is unjust. The FHA approved appraiser 's first opinionated value should not be able to be overridden in that way. We have been paying our mortgage for 14 years and have refinanced in the past without problems of this nature. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has been great every step of the way and believe we deserve a fair experience.

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 2015-04-07 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Avant Credit Corporation
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Reached out to Avant Credit on XXXX/XXXX/2015 as I noticed some discrepancies on all three credit reports. XXXX Credit report would have a status of 30 Days late XX/XX/XXXX while another credit report would report me OK for the same month. I reached out to a Customer Service Rep at Avant and they advised me they would get back to me when they could. I advised the rep that was unaccpatbe ; l as it has been over three weeks and I have not received a follow up call or email regarding my concerns. The rep advised I could dispute with the Credit Bureau only they report information given to them by the creditor. 


I am asking Avant Credit Please update all XXXX reports to show the same information. Pay Status, Balance, Payment, Date Open etc. 

I also went into a payment plan status in XXXX 2015 as I fell behind back in XX/XX/XXXX because of a job transition. 
I went into a payment arrangement and the Payment Specialist adbvised me they would put the amount owed on the back of my loan and I would go into a current status as long as I paid on time. 

Please update all XXXX bureaus with the correct information as I do not want to rectify this once I am going for a home mortgage. 
Thanks

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Diversified Adjustment Service, Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
i requested that the collection company delete the account and all reporting on my credit report. since i paid the collection in full. i called several times to resolve but, company stated it is company policy not to delete from credit report. they stated to call each credit bureau to get deleted. after contacting the bureaus they stated that only the collection company can delete from credit report. i again called collection company to request a delete. i was transferred to a supervisor/manager voicemail. i left a message but, no one contacted me.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
Last month after XXXX and before XXXX a voicemail was left for me on a co-workers line by a representative of BMO Harris Bank. My supervisor listened to the voicemail because my co-worker was out of the office and she gave me the message. I called BMO that day and told a representative what had happened and that I could not get these types of phone calls at work. I wanted to talk to whoever it was that had called, but after putting me on hold for over 10 minutes I had to hang up, since I was at work. This morning my co-worker hands me message slip. BMO has again called me at work and left a voicemail on my co-workers line. When that line is automatically answered it 's very clear about who you leaving a message for. It should be clear to the BMO representative that you will not get to my voicemail to leave me personally a message if you call after our work hours.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-30 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE, INC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
After a divorce in XX/XX/2015, I was unable to make my mortgage payments. I am not able to sell the house due to the fact that I am upside down in the property. I contacted the bank and requested a short sale. I also had an appraisal done and hired a realtor. We had a contract for the appraised value and submitted that to the bank with my short sale application. The Bank denied me the short sale citing my credit score was too high and my gross income was too high. Now they are denying me because of a Title issue. I do not believe there is a Title isssue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: National Check Resolution Inc.
State: SD

Complaint narrative:
My payday loan with XXXX went in to default last year when I hit some hard financial times. Apparently the debt has been sold numerous times to various collection agencies. I received a call XXXX days ago from a company called National Check Recovery, a gentleman named " XXXX XXXX '' stated I would be receiving papers for fraud as the loan was n't paid off. I called the number and reached National Check Recovery/XXXX, who stated I would be served with papers for fraud. I spoke with customer service at XXXX and they stated they do not work with this company in any way. 

The original loan with XXXX was for {$500.00}. I requested a validation of the debt, which shows the debt as over {$900.00} more than the pay day loan, but if they had to sue me it would be nearly {$3000.00}. I received the validation from them but there was not an itemized list of the charges. I spoke with XXXX XXXX today and he became verbally abusive with me, threatening to sue for fraud as I did n't pay the loan off. 

I told this gentleman I had not received any notice of this debt from their company and their threatening phone call was the first I had heard from them. XXXX XXXX told me they had sent " numerous '' notices by mail, but would not provide me with proof of this as I told him I had received nothing. I was unable to even speak an entire sentence during the conversation as he continued to interrupt, yell, and speak over me to the point where I had to firmly inform him that I would cease communication with him if he did not stop interrupting and raising his voice. 

I am meeting with an attorney tomorrow and told XXXX XXXX I would be showing the paperwork to the attorney. XXXX XXXX demanded to know the attorney name and address and phone number, which I did not share with him because I have not retained the attorney formally. He became quite verbally upset with me when he found out I was speaking with an attorney and asked what I was trying to " accomplish ''. 

I asked to speak with the XXXX XXXX, who left the original message a number of times over the last XXXX days, yesterday I was told he was " out to lunch and would call me back in about XXXX minutes '' and I never received the call. I called XXXX more times yesterday and asked for him and never received a call back. I asked again today to speak with XXXX XXXX and was told he does n't work there and is a process server. 

To date, I have not been served any paperwork ( which I 've learned in reading numerous times online that this is common with XXXX and XXXX XXXX, and people do n't receive any paperwork. ) I am attempting to validate this debt, yet National Check Recovery only makes threatening comments regarding fraud, and it is against the law to threaten jail time or be abusive over the phone when talking with a consumer. What do I do?

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Recently my husband and I became a one income household. I was told by freedom mortgage that from the XXXX to the XXXX no late payment and that XXXX to XXXX there would be a late charge but not reported to credit file as late unless it goes longer then that. Last few months I have made my payment online last day of the month. This time XXXX XXXX and XXXX, i logged into account more then a handful of times as well as called the company. No matter what I tried i was not able to only pay XXXX payment it wanted me to pay XXXX and XXXX. well thats why we pay at the end of the month cause we cant afford to pay it sooner or as much as they were asking. I tried very hard to get this payment in. I was also hung up on by several reps and several reps told me I had to make both payments in order for them to except a payment. This has never happened before and when I told the rep she was clueless but did say thier website acts up time to time. So needless to say the hit my credit report as a 30 day late and told me there is nothing they can do even though clearly thier website was the problem and they could see on thier end how many attempts there was to make the payment they see where the mistake happened but they refuse to remove the late off my credit file. This has hurt us bad. We are in the middle of trying to sell our house to buy something cheaper while we get on our feet and now we are stuck. Thier customer service reps are very rude and very clueless. They refuse to transfer to proper manager to get the proper answers. They just keep telling me these things happen just try and get your payment in sooner. They also stated to me that it would be fixed as an error on thier behalf and of course still refuse to even though they can clearly see on thier end how many times i attempted the payment online and over the phone through the automated system. No sorry yes we know its our fault nothing. I am not the first person they have done this to and Im sure not the last. This company is nothing but crooks who are out to ruin hard working peoples lives.

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 2015-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Bankruptcy — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I filed for bankruptcy in XX/XX/XXXX and was granted a discharge of all debts. In XX/XX/XXXX I pulled my XXXX credit report and noticed that Fifth Third bank has listed my account as being Transfer/Sold and as a charge off. I filed a dispute with XXXX and on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX reported that Fifth Third bank verified with them that the account is being reported accurately. On XX/XX/XXXX I contacted Fifth Third ( XXXX ) and spoke with XXXX XXXX who stated that in her system the debt was listed as discharged in Bankruptcy. I was then transferred to XXXX ( Bankrupcty Dept. ) who told me he would look into my concerns. On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX called me back and said that after consulting with numerous employees in his department they determined that the account was being accurately reported to XXXX and XXXX. Under federal law, once a borrower has erased a debt in bankruptcy, banks are required to update the credit reports to indicate that the debt is no longer owed, and remove any notation of " past due '' or " charged off. '' This practice keeps this bill alive on my credit reports although it was legally eliminated in bankruptcy. Fifth Third has engineered what amounts to a subtle but ruthless debt collection tactic, effectively holding my credit reports hostage, refusing to fix the mistakes unless I pay money for a debts I do not actually owe.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is that I have documentation with a final payoff statement that took me XXXX separate requests to obtain ( good through XXXX XXXX, 2015 ), my checks that were cashed ( written XXXX/XXXX/15 and cashed XXXX/XXXX/15 ) and the final {$41.00} fee for transfer and release of title, yet Freedom Mortgage refuses to close out the mortgage loan and is now charging random and ever-changing amounts to close the loan. They cashed, but have not applied the {$41.00} check, nor have they sent it to the county. Their own continued statements indicate no further principal or interest owed. Their documentation and billing has been inconsistent, causing me to pay a late fee of over {$50.00} at one point, despite making double payments, early payments, and paying the refinance off years early. Their own agent, badge # XXXX, verified that a system error had not credited payment properly and that the escrow for taxes was fully paid as well. He assured me that the {$41.00} fee and charge that was listed without explanation was, in fact, for the transfer of title deed needed to closeout the loan and that would be forwarded to the county. He clearly stated and restated that the {$41.00} fee was the only remaining amount owed to close out the loan. They have excessive hold times of over XXXX mins, refuse to answer questions, provide competent assistance and hide behind layers of voicemails and automated options. I asked to speak with a manager and was told he " did n't know if one was available. '' I was transferred to a voicemail, left a message and a full week later received no response, no email, no call back. The automated balance, written balance, on online balance all reflect differently. In XXXX, I checked with the county and they indicated that the mortgage company had not yet forwarded {$41.00} payment ( made on XXXX XXXX ), they advised that I investigate, as the company had a limited amount of time, less than 60 days, to transfer title, or they actually owed us {$500.00} by law. When I called Freedom Mortgage last week and spoke with badge # XXXX and # XXXX, I was given yet a third amount that I owed, another amount of late payment now appears on my credit report, and I am justifiably XXXX. I want this resolved immediately, and this company audited, as I see numerous similar complaints about them online. How is this possible?! It is mob-like behavior and somehow they are getting away with it! My husband is a XXXX veteran of 26 years and it is soundly unfair that he be treated this way. The false billing smacks of mail fraud and the lack of response from the company, the lack of investigation is disturbing. I request that a certified accountant look into their business practices because it appears that this company is manipulating funds.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-30 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Helm Associates
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2015, Helms Associates responded to a complaint I filed via CFPB and advised me that they would delete the tradeline off XXXX credit report. I have a copy of my XXXX credit report dated XX/XX/2015, an Helms Associates is currently reporting this account to XXXX and updated this account on XX/XX/2015. This account should have been deleted not updated on my credit report. Helms Associates are in non-compliance. This is Helm Associate exact response from the complaint I filed XX/XX/2015 and their reponse on XX/XX/2015 " This is in response to the above-referenced complaint, which was forwarded to this office on XXXX XXXX, 2015, and assigned Case Number XXXX. '' " After a thorough investigation, our records indicate that the last direct contact with XXXX XXXX was XXXX XXXX, 2015, at which time he wanted to voluntarily surrender his vehicle. Since then, we have no record of the customer attempting to contact us directly, in regard to a validation of debt request ''. " However, we did receive a request from XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2015, requesting the accuracy in reporting of XXXX account ''. 
" After reviewing the information provided from XXXX and our own internal notes, we responded on XXXX XXXX, 2015 stating that the information previously provided was accurate ''. " Even though we believe we acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law, Helm Associates will grant, as a goodwill gesture, XXXX XXXX desired resolution to remove our trade line information from his credit report ''. " Please be advised that XXXX is our only credit reporting agency ''. 
" We pride ourselves on working with the customer to resolve any issue brought to our attention ''. " As always, Helm Associates makes every effort to fulfill all reasonable requests ''. " If I could be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me ''. 

" Respectfully submitted, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation