vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Need information about my balance/terms
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to contact my loan company regarding my loan information and defaulting. My loan has been sold to a second collection agency who refuses to work with me and give me false information. Often times I am unable to find out my balance and verify my funds being taken from my check are actually being applied to my school loan payments. AES refused to help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I opened an account of Suntrust XX/XX/XXXX because I see a promo while I visit the branch. The banker lied to me he put the code for me to get the bonus, but actually he did not at that time because he thought I was not eligible. He is XXXX, Financial Services Representative at XXXX XXXX In-Store. What a joke he wanted me to have direct deposit first and then he used the code for me to get the bonus whereas the printed term mentioned the opposite step ( enroll promo program with the code, made direct deposit requirement to get bonus ). ( the fact is even I do not make the requirement, there is nothing to do for the fact that he did not put the code as I mentioned. It is absolutely his fault, especially he told me he put it in.It turned out he did not forget but cheat to client ) Be careful of the this address, it is hidden in XXXX, Mail Code XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TN XXXX. There is not much banker, you are very highly possible to meet him and you will be crashed. 
After my several call and investigation with phone service, he finally admitted he lied to me and viewed my profile and did re-enter the code which he should do it 2 MONTHS AGO. I got confirmation message from the secure message system about the fixing problem, I have to wait 8 weeks to have the promo. ( so I have actually longer time, if we counted at the beginning moment I met the requirements ). Then I find out he made tricky to my saving account, too. He violated the FEDERAL LAW to withhold my tax in saving account. I am not US Citizen but US person, under my country - US treaty, I should not pay tax of interest at some beginning amount, in other word. I should not withhold tax, but have XXXX form for me to report tax, as any normal people did. I asked him to change the withhold setting and let me have the form, he refused to do it and mentioned I shall call IRS to do the SUNTRUST account TAX withhold setting. I asked to complaint for their saving account setting error, he made up stories for me and refused to put the words as I said. He wanted me to do that complaint form by his word ( who know what he said, he wont even let me look at his screen ) and refused to further help me. It is only because at that moment here are some white people waiting for him to help. I am XXXX, he is XXXX,, but can you not help the front people solve problem, and then try to help next one at the back? The clearly racial discrimination is the only reasonable explanation. Seriously, be XXXX % care to deal with the banker XXXX. I do not show his full name for his privacy, but you know who I am talking to if you get to that branch.

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 2016-08-29 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my Home Equity Account that I have had with SunTrust for over ten years, I requested an audit. I have been making additional principal payments and these payments have not always been applied properly. According to my review, SunTrust has adjusted payments, and applied interest to those payments. Those payments should have been applied as principal only. According to my records, my current balance does not reflect all the principal that should have been applied to the account. 
I have called the Home Equity Department at SunTrust starting on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and have received the worst customer service responses to my request for an audit. I have made over seven calls to the department in less than 30 days. Each time being told it would two days to review, each time when I called back for a response to my inquiry, I was being asked the same question over again. " Why do I want an audit done ''. Each time not being given any additional information to my request ( which should have been completed in two days ). Each time being informed that they needed specific examples/additional information to why I am requesting an audit -- before they can do an audit. The customer service representatives were courteous. Unfortunately, the department 's responses were ineffective When I provided just one specific example/information -- - A payment of {$950.00} should have been applied as principal only but interest was taken out. When I call back on XXXX XXXX, for a resolution to this one example, I was advised by the representative that the back office advised that it went back too far, and that they made the adjustment in XXXX. I advised that no adjustment was made in XXXX, XXXX. The representative agreed that she did not see any adjustment either. 
I have been paying more than the minimum payment for more than three years -- and it is not acceptable that these payments were not applied correctly and in accordance to banking laws and regulations. 
After attempting to work with SunTrust, I am formally writing to request an audit of my entire account. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My husband and I applied for a mortgage with Suntrust because they have been our bank for 13 years. Their customer service is horrible I am crying for the 5th time as I am writing this complaint. The website lies about how they will service you. 
1. They do not call or email us giving us an update. 
2. Every time we call them we get a voicemail only to be ignored. 
3. I called the customer service line who said the manager was on the other line and would call me right back, and I 'm still waiting. 
4. We lost money on moving trucks, and we are now in danger of having to move the settlement date up on our home we are selling. 
5. My and my husbands employers are upset with us for changing our days off 3x. 
6. It 's as if they do n't care about anyone and do everything in their power to make a happy life event as stressful and aggravating as possible. 
I understand they make good money in the stock market but not so much on Mortgages, so why, then, do n't they just get out of the mortgage business altogether instead of pretending they want to give you a mortgage and at the end, hope they aggravate you so much that you just want to pull out? I wish so bad I chose a different lender, it 's like they know they got you and do n't care. Please help I ca n't stop crying!

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 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Don't agree with fees charged
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I consolidated my federal student loans last year. A few years before that, my parents helped pay off of my loans. I have the documents that the loans have been paid off. I keep submitting the official paid off loan documents to Fed Loans, where I consolidated my loans with. They refuse to remove this balance, although I have proof that the loans have been paid off already. Right now, I put Fed Loan on forebearance until I can figure out how to remove this XXXX, XXXX plus balance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-23 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
My student loan is being serviced by FedLoan Servicing. I have timely ensured that all deferment requests were submitted on time, however FedLoan servicing has indicated that I have XXXX accounts late by more than 180 days. I have taken out only XXXX student loans Subsidized and Un-Subsidized, they have taken the account and assigned XXXX account number but listing them on my credit report as XXXX separate accounts as if I have had separate loans. This is not accurate and is impacting my consumer credit report negatively. I have made several attempts in having them correct the inaccurate reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Non-federal student loan
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
AES 's automated system does not give you the right amount. I have a recorded on XXXX/XXXX/15 that I notified the supervisor of that and she states they are aware it is incorrect but never said they were going to fix it. I recorded my phone call since I was paying my bill. They do not tell you that the calls may be recorded, I asked someone yesterday if my call was recorded, he said yes but never gave me the disclosure which is required. I want all negative marks removed because the reps also give an amount that is not correct, AES has committed fraud against me. They also tried to force me to get auto debit even though I wrote numerous letters telling them I am not interested. I WILL NEVER DO AUTO DEBIT WITH THIS COMPANY. NCT HAS NOT SUBMITTED PROOF THAT THEY STILL OWN THIS DEBT WHICH IS REQUIREMENT IN ILLINOIS TO COLLECT ON A BILL. AES CLAIMS THEY SENT IT TO ME BUT THEY DID NOT, I WILL KEEP COMPLAINING UNTIL AES IS SHUT DOWN FOR GOOD. I HAVE PAY LOTS OF MONEY TO NCT, THEREFORE I ONLY OWE THEM FOR LOAN # XXXX. NCT HAS NOT MEET THEIR BURDEN OF PROOF, THEY MUST SHOW PROOF THEY OWN MY DEBT AS OF TODAY. NCT SELLS LOAN IN INVESTMENTS, THEREOFRE THEY HAVE NO PROOF WHERE MY LOAN IS. AES IS A LIAR AND ENGAGES IN ILLEGAL BUSINESS PRACTICES. I KNOW WHAT I OWE AND I DO NOT NEED AES TO TELL ME THAT. XXXX XXXX IS STUPID BECAUSE SHE CA N'T READ BECAUSE SHE HAS NEVER FULLY ANSWERED MY COMPLAINTS, ALL OF HER ANSWERS ARE GENERIC. NO ONE FROM AES HAS CALLED ME TO DISCUSS ANYTHING WHICH THEY SHOULD. NCT IS A TRUST NOT A LENDER LIKE AES CLAIMS, I NEVER SIGNED ANY PAPERWORK FOR A LOAN WITH NCT. NCT IS A 3RD PARTY DEBT BUYER AND AES SHOULD NOT TELL PEOPLE THAT NCT IS A LENDER BECAUSE THEY DO NOT LEND MONEY, THEY ONLY PURCHASE STUDENT LOAN DEBT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Need information about my balance/terms
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
My loan repayment terms had changed based on my requesting and having been approved for a forbearance on the loan. The first month of my forbearance repayment period was subsequently erroneously recorded on my record ( and thus on my credit report ) as having been a late payment- this was incorrect. I called the loan company who then corrected this on their own records but this error continues to be negatively effecting my credit and remains on my credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
During a recent approval process for a mortgage from a Colorado lender, a credit report revealed that SunTrust listed a XX/XX/XXXX former mortgage, unrelated to me of which I will explain, as " Foreclosed. " This home was clearly awarded in a divorce settlement ( court document provided and highlighted ) XX/XX/XXXX where former spouse was to " ... receive sole and exclusive ownership ... '' would be " responsible for the monthly payment of the mortgage, the home equity line, taxes, and all other debt associated ... '' and " holds the Husband harmless from any liability associated.. '' Furthermore, a Quit Claim Deed ( document provided ) was signed to former spouse XX/XX/XXXX. 
Not only do these documents absolve me but most convincing is a letter ( document [ s ] provided ) dated XX/XX/XXXX " pleased '' to reference the loan " paid-in-full '' by SunTrust 's Lien Release Department accompanied by the Payoff Department 's notarized Release of Mortgage document. 
Despite these clear documents SunTrust states in a letter today that " we determined the account is being reported accurately to the consumer reporting agencies and will continue to be reported in the current manner. This is preventing me from acquiring a mortgage loan and is willfully wrong. Please help.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-23 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/2016, I called to informed Sun Trust that I was resending my permission for them to do and automatic debit for a car payment I have with Sun trust. At no time was a advised they could not stop the payment what I was advised of is that the payment will not be deducted. 
Thereby the purchases that were made where made in good faith based on the information that was provided by your customer service rep, that the car payment WOULD NOT BE DEDUCTED On XXXX/XXXX/2016, I a beginning day balance of - {$330.00}. Items were presented to my account as follows : Overdraft fee of {$36.00} was refunded and your account available balance increased to - {$300.00} {$25.00} to XXXX was paid {$36.00} fee and your account available balance fell to - {$360.00} {$5.00} to XXXX was paid {$36.00} fee and your account available balance fell to - {$400.00} {$17.00} to XXXX XXXX was paid {$36.00} fee and your account available balance fell to - {$450.00} {$0.00} to XXXX was paid and your account available balance fell to - {$460.00} {$4.00} to XXXX was paid and your account available balance fell to - {$460.00} I contacted the back to see what had happened I was informed they had processed the payment any way and thus all of these items had been assessed a fee. The bank did not have consent to enter the acct and make that deduction, this fact is further affirmed by your customer service rep during the call that took place on XXXX/XXXX/2016. 
They now are refusing to refund my money and in essence are attempting to extort funds from be based on your banks " stealing ", my monies by entering my account without consent. This is fraudulent and reprehensible, and at the core of all things illegal. I am unclear on how I can be told a payment will not come out, remove the permission for the bank to enter my account and because I made purchases based on the word of your rep, that the funds where not going to be deducted be assessed additional fees, {$120.00} from me and think this is good business practice. I want my money back.

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 2015-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My existing mortgage servicing was transferred from XXXX XXXX to SunTrust Mortgage Inc . Shortly thereafter Sun Trust did an escrow analysis and refunded me {$2300.00}. On XXXX XXXX 2015, I received a letter from Sun Trust that in fact my escrow account was short {$4100.00} And either I paid the full amount or my mortgage would go from {$2500.00} to {$2900.00}. When I called for an explanation I was told that when the servicing was transferred, XXXX XXXX had not paid my local town taxes. I told them that they should go after XXXX since they were they ones holding my escrow and should have made all payments prior to the transfer. I returned the money they sent me in error but I will not paid anything more than what I was paying before the servicing was transferred. It is Sun Trust mistake and they not me should be responsible. I spoke to their Customer service Virginia, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX who did the research and realized their mistake on XXXX/XXXX/15. See attached correspondence and tax statements from town.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
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: AES/PHEAA
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
took out student loan through American Education Services in 2007 and began repayment same year. I was XXXX XXXX XXXX when I initiated the loan. The amount I received was {$21000.00}. With the addition of an origination fee, my original balance was {$23000.00}. Over the past 8 years I have paid a total of {$18000.00}, never utilized any of my forbearance, and my current loan balance is {$21000.00}. I can no longer afford the {$230.00} payment and AES advised me that the only option I have is to place my loan in forbearance, as I have 12 months available. I do not want to do that as while the loan is in forbearance I will do nothing but raise the balance back up. I can only afford a {$120.00} payment. I additionally can not let the payment default as having good credit is a requirement from my employer. I have an unemployed wife ( student ), XXXX children, a mortgage, an auto payment as well as usual utilities and living expenses. I simply can not afford the payment and have been struggling for quite some time. The loan was too easy to receive and this is a prime example of predatory lending. I must have the payment dropped to {$120.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint with the CFPB out of frustration with my lender SunTrust mortgage who is unfairly denying me access to additional modification options after I have proven my eligibility to receive the help. I have resided in the XXXX XXXX area for 10 years and purchase my home XX/XX/XXXX. I have been the primary owner since XX/XX/XXXX and enjoy very much living here. My situation and hardship began after the recession hit that made it difficult to make my monthly mortgage payment because of the shortage of clients and a decline in business. I contacted SunTrust my lender for some modification assistance and was granted a modification program that was a much needed respite from the payment difficulty I was experiencing. Extremely grateful for the assistance I made the payments without fail for 2 years until I received word my mother who resides in XXXX was in a XXXX and because of her financial situation needed my support to cover medical bills and prescriptions necessary for her recovery. Due to this incident I fell behind on the modification payments in XX/XX/XXXX and missed only XXXX maybe XXXX payments. I contacted SunTrust again to see if there was some way to reinstate the previous modification or get access to some other modification arrangements but after SunTrust completed a review for the additional aid SunTrust deemed I could not afford my home. This was grossly inaccurate because I only missed XXXX maybe XXXX months of payments, was still gainfully employed and now back on my feet from the financial set back I experienced and was doing everything to get back in the good graces with SunTrust to regain my mortgage credibility. In addition to that based on my current income and the fact that I am not that far behind on my payments I am certain I fit the criteria for the additional assistance and need SunTrust to perform a more in depth review of my qualifications that will prove I am eligible to receive the aid. I believe this situation can be remedied if SunTrust would open the door to a proper review and consider other payment options for the arrears like putting the late payments at the rear of the loan or increasing the term of the loan granting me the payment cushion I need to get back on track with my mortgage. I am more than willing to work with SunTrust, will comply with any and all request but am having a seriously difficult time persuading SunTrust to offer a reasonable solution to this dilemma.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Suntrust bank has intense and unrealistic sales goals and tactics. They go as far as calling people ( telemarketing ) but try to describe it as " customer opportunities. '' They are one of many banks with awful sales tactics and how they push them on their employees. They are also one of the banks opening false accounts and credit cards for their consumers without their knowledge

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
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Capital Accounts, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My agreed amout to the credit agency was {$140.00}. I initially set up a payment plan for three payments of {$47.00}. I was able to make the full payment via the doctors office before my first payment came out. this was a week ago. I assumed they closed my account. A week after a payment was deducted from my account in the amount of {$47.00}. When i called demanding a refund, they changed the tune and said i owed {$190.00} instead and that extra was " maybe fees, interest etc ''. the initial {$140.00} consist of the {$110.00} that i owed my doctor and {$26.00} in fees that they charged XXXX i dont understand why i was changed {$76.00} in fees! this is insane. they refuse to give me a refund and no one has a proper explanation on why i was charged an additional {$47.00}. everything is recorded and i just want someone to get the phone records to see that these people are lying and deceitful. I would appreciate my refund. they should not run a busienss if they are all being dishonest.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation