vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am having continuous problems with XXXX/Navient. I am paying off XXXX loans ( XXXX which is only {$2000.00} ) since 2008. I have no problem paying my loan but it is clear that my payments are only going towards the interest and not towards the balance. I applied to a Rate Reduction Program and agreed for Navient to automatically deduct funds from my bank account if I was accepted into this program. After about two months I was told that I was not accepted to the program but they continue, even to this day, to take money out of my account every month for the same amount as the Rate Reduction Program. My mother is a co-signor on this account and is XXXX without work. They continuously call my mom harassing her and now are threatening to report me to the credit bureau if I do not pay an additional {$350.00} on top of the monthly payments that I am making. The representatives are rude, nasty and condescending. They switch me to a different department with each call and refuse to address my concerns. XXXX XXXX is the prime reason why people who attended will not have kids or purchase a new home. The government is avoiding this snowball problem which will have a vast affect on the economy in the near future.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have an FHA XXXX mortgage with BOA ( and as part of this loan, the escrow is something which my mortgage payment reflects ). When I first acquired the loan in XXXX XXXX, my insurance premium was $ XXXX/yr, sometime in XXXX XXXX, however my insurance premium dropped significantly to $ XXXX/yr which reflected some upgrades done to the house. When I called to see if my mortgage could be reduced, I was told that I would have to wait at least 6 months before an escrow analysis could be done, and in which that point, my mortgage will be reduced to reflect the decrease in insurance premium, and any overage paid during that time would be refunded to me. I must have called about 5 different times during XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX, and spoke to different people that each gave me the same information. When finally my 6 months were up, I called BOA to request for an analysis to be done, which reduced my mortgage payments from {$1500.00} to {$1400.00} per month, during this time, I was also told that the overage paid into my escrow which was about {$900.00} would be refunded to me within 10 days. I followed up recently via e-mail to ensure that the check was already sent out, and was told that because my mortgage was less than 1 year old, I am not entitled to a refund. This is ridiculous, given that I was assured by a number of reps that after my 6 months I would receive my refund. This is money that I overpaid! It makes absolutely no sense that BOA is holding onto this money, and I 'm not earning any money in interest! This is deception at its finest! I 'm not asking for a handout, I demanding money which belongs to me which I overpaid! This morning when I called to speak to a manager I was told that because of the type of loan that it is, this is the requirement set forth by FHA ... which is a lie, because I contacted both the FHA hotline ( XXXX ) and FHA National ServiceXXXX ) and they advised me that the refund is solely up to the lenders discretion, and it is nothing which they stipulate. I do n't understand how I could have been given wrong information by XXXX different people at BOA. BOA is holding on to my money ; in a way is theft! I am demanding for the overage paid into my Escrow to be refunded to me ASAP!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-12 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I received a letter from " Bank of America '' stating as follows : " After a careful review, we 've made a decision to close your account above ''. This was a total surprise for me. 
I have had XXXX accounts with Bank of America for over 10 years ; XXXX business accounts, XXXX saving accounts and XXXX personal checking accounts. 
I called the bank to find out what it was ; I received nothing but rude answers that the bank has the right to close the account. I called the back office business support ; they said they had no idea why it happened. My accounts were never overdrawn, I never wrote a bad check, I kept a total balance that was for the most time at XXXX figures. I have a perfect credit with recent score of over XXXX. 
I can only conclude that my information ( and others ) at the bank was compromised, and the bank in order to avoid any liability asks to close the account. Or alternatively, the type of accounts that as agreed pays almost no fees may not profitable to the bank. I can not find any other conceivable reason. 
I am seeking help to force the bank to give me the reason for the closure of my accounts. 
Upon search on the internet, I found out that there numerous people with similar situation, where Bank of America took the liberty to close their accounts without a given reason. 
I am open to show all my bank statements, with all transactions, and all supporting documents for any underlying transactions that took place in my account. 
I think this issue should be presented to all State authorities that regulate banks in my case the State of Florida, as well as government agencies. 
Thanks

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 2016-06-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting that the CFPB assist me in getting Bank of America to make good a " stale '' check for {$1400.00} that the MBNA credit card company mailed to me in XXXX and that I then promptly misplaced for ten years. I probably thought then the small perforated letter was on the order of a notice of my pin number or a {$2.00} rebate check. Bank of America bought MBNA in XXXX. I contacted Bank of America in XXXX and they did nothing worthwhile, either at the bank branch or over the phone. Neither MBNA nor Bank of America sent the money to the Abandoned Property Fund in New York or Delaware. 

I spoke by telephone with XXXX XXXX of Bank of America on or about XXXX XXXX, XXXX about this matter. She telephoned me. She works at the XXXX dealing with " underwater '' mortgages. She was of no help, not her job. 

I am requesting that you try to get Bank of America to make good on this MBNA bank check. I ca n't figure out why the finds on this uncashed check did not go to the New York Abandoned Property Fund, which would have saved me a lot of trouble. 

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

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 2017-01-24 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Don't agree with fees charged
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX I have since graduated from college in XXXX and I have accumulated XXXX federal and private loans mostly in private in loans. I graduated with a degree in XXXX and never got a job in my field, which was highly upsetting to me, but that 's not the issue. The issue is that Navient sold my debt to XXXX XXXX which is a debt collection company, I highly do n't trust, their website is just a simple enter your credit card and continue and they are even more impossible on the phone. According to my navient records I have XXXX loans with payments over XXXX in late fees which are ridiculous, which are XXXX of the entire loan itself. I have recently started making payments on these loans, but I know there is going to be an issue down the line with my credit on buying a car or a home and I ca n't have this over my conscience. I live at home at XXXX years of age only making XXXX after taxes working XXXX hours a week. How am I supposed to save any money when I have XXXX debt over my head. It 's frustrating and sad, and I just want it resolved. When I called Navient, to try and get everything taken care of again, they said that the debt collectors handle everything and took no responsibility for any help. It 's a private loan and no debt consolidation companies can handle that, which makes it even worse. I do n't know what to do anymore. Navient also showed that my loans for federal were paid off, and that was a lie as well, instead I called the federal student loan people and I have XXXX loans in default, and they garnished my tax return last year and I do n't want that to happen this year. I just want to be debt free, or at least a strongly reduced debt that I was manage and pay off like a credit card debt. I do n't want say I 'm a XXXX ( born in XXXX ) and that I expect everything handed to me, I do not. I work so much that I do n't have any time for myself and just want justice for me and everyone who has been screwed and harassed by XXXX XXXX, Navient, XXXX. I really hope the CFPB follows through, that we get justice, and that XXXX/whoever runs a cleaner company and makes money the right way, by working and helping a customer, rather than robbing them and destroying their credit. 

Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Bank of america charge me {$35.00} returned item fee when in fact the ( {$7.00} ) item was not returned. Bank of America have the amount ( {$7.00} ) in there records but it is not showing in my all transaction records. I believed they purposely hide it. The {$7.00} was drawn by XXXX a financial company. XXXX used my debit card to collect payment and was paid by Bank of America. One thing that puzzles me is if the item was returned to XXXX, it should show that I will have a balance on my account with XXXX. Reason why I file this complain is to recover my returned item fee of {$35.00} and show to others what this bank is doing just to get those fees even resorting to lying. Here are the reasons why I am contesting Bank of America : 1. ) Whenever XXXX collect payments from Bank of America, using my Debit card, the Bank rejects the collection if I have insufficient funds, without any penalties, just like withdrawing in an ATM. 
2. ) Bank of America said they returned the item. No item was returned as per XXXX records 3. ) The amount ( {$7.00} ) is not showing on my account activity. I believed was deliberately hidden from me. 
I tried to resolve this Matter with the operation manager XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX ) and the response is " we can do nothing ''. 
I hope you can help me resolved this matter. I believed Bank of America have violated bank regulations skimming customers by fees.

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 2016-12-02 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX we got a payoff figure from Navient for our son 's XXXX student loans and sent that amount to pay off the loans. First they applied all the money to XXXX loan giving it a negative balance of thousands of dollars while the other XXXX loans went unpaid. After calling they took that balance and paid it on the other loan but not as a payoff. They made monthly payments with it, paying the loan up through XX/XX/XXXX and telling us the next payment was owed at that time! This type of action continued for months. Despite our calling ( each time talking to different people who said they would fix it ) nothing happened and we continued to get bills. Finally my husband sat down with the manager of our bank and called. She knew the amount that was paid and all information concerning the check. She demanded to talk to the accounting department ( something we had not been permitted to do ). After 20 minutes they admitted to her that our loan was indeed paid off. After months, we even got a check for a reimbursement for overpaying. Six months later the bills started coming again. For the last year we have gotten weekly bills. Now we ( and our son ) get MANY phone calls as well. Six to eight calls a day to be exact. Starting at XXXX and going through the evening. We explain to the caller, ask for a print out of our last three years of transactions, get confirmation that will happen and then never receive such a print out. We are at the point of suing this company for harassment. We just found out about this website and hope you can help us.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I was mislead with the contact and start of my loan. I was provided a quote over the phone while completing the application online. When I submitted the application, the interest loan amount increased over 1 % from what the call center mentioned on the phone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
In this case discovery was never completed, conditioned presedence was never met, no testimony given, no witnesses to alledge factsgiven under oath, statements presented was based on heresay.However on the forth hearing opposing counsel prensented a note with brite blue signitures and the Judge asked me was that my signiture, as I was replying that it looked like my signature opposing counsel interrupted and said `even he admits it your honor`, my finish statement was your honor they can put your signiture on anything. 
Next the Judge said if either party would like to send me any additional information before I make decision you have eight days to do so. 
Below is the additional information I sent to the Judge however I do not believe he got an opputunity to read it prior rendering a decision. 


IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CONNECTICUTJ.D OF XXXXBANK OF AMERICA. N.A. 
PLAINTIFFv. DOCKET NO : XXXX ANDDEFENDANTSXXXX/XX/XX/XXXXMy name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX After losing my job of 28 years I finally found a lower paying job and tried to get a modification but did not qualify. However, in the process I found many inconsistencies in the information that Bank of America provided. On XXXX I sent a dispute letter asking for validation of the debt. I never received a validation from Bank of America. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, two months later after they received my dispute letter a law suit was initiated, DOC # XXXX. Thereby, not conforming to " conditions precedence '', I have received separate statements from Bank of America in which they stated that they were the creditor, the debt collector and the servicer. 
I also received printout records that evidenced that the debt was purchased while the account was in default which is a violation of FDCPA XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
According to XXXX I.D Min # XXXX XXXX it states that Bank of America is the servicer and XXXX XXXX is the investor, which shows that Bank of America is in violation of the FDCPA 15 USC 1692 E. 
They have failed to show information proving verification. The assignment given as proof of their ownership is riddle with names which have been shown to be ROB0 signers. XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, they have been publicly verified as ROBO signers. As this information has been submitted to the court evidencing XXXX distinctly different signatures for each name. Therefore, this unknown debt collector refuse to make full disclosure of information requested through discovery! 
It is my belief that all such information was fraudulently produced. Such fraudulent behavior has already been ruled Res judacata by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ( CFPB ) I am exercising my private right of action in accord with the Supreme Court ruling of XXXX vs Countrywide, and thus rescinding with damages because of such attempts to defraud! 
XXXX

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-12 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I had gone to XXXX XXXX to buy sofas. The woman at XXXX XXXX had made an error in an ottoman and had cancelled one part of the purchase and billed us again. Bank of America has flagged it as fraudulent and we agreed, not recognizing the charge. Our debit card was called and the funds for the sofas were held in limbo, the bank saying that it had gone through but then XXXX XXXX saying they had not gone through. XXXX XXXX then wanting us to charge our card again. Finally we cancelled the purchase but while waiting for he XXXX to be credited back to our account, our account was in the negative and we had XXXX overdraft fees. This was complicated by XXXX charging us for a move and then canceling their charge. We thought then we had more effective funds and they charged us again.

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 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In 2014 while in college, my bank account was compromised and an unauthorized check was deposited to my account as well as my debt card stolen. When it was brought to my attention, I immediately went to the bank location for assistance. I was told there was nothing they could do for me. When I returned home to Texas, I again went to the bank for assistance to no avail. My signature does not match this fraudulent deposit. I did not receive any monies from this deposit nor was my account ever overdrawn due to this unauthorized deposit. I have spoken with over XXXX people in several departments and no one can figure how to resolve. Only after attempting to open an account at another institution was it revealed to me that Bank of America reported the account to XXXX. I am accused of " suspected fraud ''. Again, I did not defraud Bank of America nor do I owe or have owed Bank of America for insufficient funds. I do pray that this complaint filed herewith will provide me relief and resolution of the matter by removing this negative information from XXXX.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-29 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't get flexible payment options
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Navient put me on a reduced payment program and they cancelled it on me without calling me. The woman on the phone by the name of XXXX told me they tried to call me and reach me but could n't. Also that they should have told me XXXX XXXX when they called me to change the payment from credit card to my account which I did.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
Was given a deferment to avoid default and one of the XXXX loans was sent to Poineer credit recovery defaulted after being told everything was fine. Now I am being charged 2 % per day in interest equaling 936 % per year.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit card protection / Debt protection — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Bank of America has not recognized any of the fraud claims I have sent to them in the past 5 months and thus right now they owe me XXXX dollars including the current fraud claim on my credit card. If they fail to recredit my credit card and pay me the total XXXX, I will take this case to small claims court.

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 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't decrease my monthly payments
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
The interest rates are ridiculous. I 've asked for financial help multiple times and they offer nothing. Private loans are the worst! I can not repay the amounts when the interest is ridiculously high. Highly irritated with the bondage of private loans.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-04 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I was accessed a {$39.00} dollar fee on XXXX/XXXX/16 " Fee Overdraft ( XXXX At {$39.00} ) |eNotice - {$39.00} ( with a balance of {$510.00} ) that I did not understand as balances on either side of that date, as listed in my online acct page, were above the amount required. I went into a branch and though, cust. service women could not say and instead called " someone in back '' as " they see things in a different way '' quote. Say what? I thought our online view was actually what was happening in real time and the whole point of it. 

The charge the " backroom '' people stated overdrafted my acct. was due to a co. that was given my debit card info. by another co. by the name of XXXX that I had to use in order to book a campsite reservation. I read ALL notes and forms and alerts and info for that site which was super convoluted and packed with choices and dropdowns and mandatory responses about camping and personal info. & payments etc. What came later was lots of spam from this other co. called ACTIVE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX Their charge showed up DBT Purchase XXXX Tx XXXX ( 3 ) weeks after the camping was long over and is a membership I never signed up for and never opted out of because I never read their spam mail in the first place. I did all the research myself. I thought maybe would have had a little more help from the bank. She stated that it seemed legit or from a swiped card and that since the co. listed a phone it was probably not a result of illegal usage but it actually WAS! 

Best, Thanks! 
XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief