vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-27 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Chrysler Capital furnished a fraudulent response to my earlier complaint, and they continue their grossly negligent handling of my account. 
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1. They have failed to accurately and fully acknowledge the full extent of the overpayments I am due in a refund. Consistent with the utter stupidity and incompetence of this outfit, they fail to recognize I am due ( a ) refunds of over-assessed tax payments, and ( b ) overpayment of one monthly lease payment, IN ADDITION TO ( c ) the {$590.00} security deposit they refer to in their response letter. 

2 ) They have admitted that after more than 2 solid months, they STILL have failed to do any final accounting of my account. They only NOW promise that they WILL do so on XXXX XXXX, and this is obviously only because I filed a complaint with the Feds. Had I not filed a complaint, no accounting or statement would have been forthcoming.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-02 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I opened an account with Suntrust Bank and less than a month later they closed my account and froze access to the funds without warning. No one is able to give me an answer after talking to multiple agents. First I was told I would receive a letter in 7 - 10 business days along with a check for any funds that were in my account. They froze access to my account on XXXX XXXX and my first direct deposit to this account was scheduled for XXXX XXXX. I was told they received my direct deposit and it is being stored in a warehouse. I called back today on XXXX XXXX because I 've received nothing from the bank. I was told they did not close out my account till XXXX XXXX and it will take 7 - 10 business days from that date to receive any funds in my account. Please help me get my money back.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't get flexible payment options
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I talked to AES ( AMERICAN EDUCATION SERVICES ) a couple weeks ago on the phone about how they can help me with my student loans .When I spoke to them they said they had XXXX payment options to help me. I called them today XXXX/XXXX/16 to set up XXXX of those payment options and they stated they ca n't help me, that I used all the options that I had available. It is very conflicting on the information that they are giving me. I really want to keep up with my payments but AES is taking me in circles.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Need information about my balance/terms
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is with American Education Services ( AES ) who maintains the original private student loans taken out XX/XX/XXXX through XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
My son attended XXXX which was part of XXXX XXXX at the time and is now part of XXXX XXXX. I co-signed for the " Private Student Loans '' so he could attend this school. 
I requested additional information from AES with regard to a XX/XX/XXXX CFPB newsletter about Relief for Students of XXXX. Specifically what steps need to be taken and if there are forms to fill out for student loan relief. 
The CFPB newsletter states the loan servicer will notify us " if '' we benefit from this agreement. I had not been contacted directly by my loan servicer American Education Services ( AES ) in the ( 7 ) months this agreement was published. 
I decided to contact them myself on XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX to request information about this settlement. They directed me to contact the US Dept. of Education - Waste, Fraud and Abuse by phone. The phone number mail box if full and messages can not be left and you can only call on certain days. This particular phone number was associated with federal student loans not private. They also directed me to the studentaid.ed.gov website and stated there " should be '' forms available to fill out and submit. The forms appear to also be directed toward " federal student loans '' not private. I called AES again speaking to another representative who stated they needed some type of a form from CFPB authorizing student loan relief. 
I feel my son and I are eligible for this student loan relief based on the lack of job opportunities in his field of study the XXXX representative stated were in high demand and with excellent pay so affording the student loan repayment should not be a problem. Job placement from XXXX consisted of a limited list of " potential '' employers some of which when contacted were not hiring at all. Another employer my son contacted stated that they did not have good luck with XXXX students. My son is still not working in his field of study 10 years later. These types of recruitment tactics used by XXXX are fraudulent in my opinion making our student loans eligible for student loan relief. 
American Education Services appears to be unaware of what information is needed to resolve this issue or is unwilling to help. 
Can you please clarify what it is I should be doing to apply for this student loan relief and direct me to the correct forms to use if any? Is CFPB able to contact American Education Services and provide them the information they need to start this process?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-25 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Suntrust Bank is avoiding completing the short sale process. We were clear to close in XXXX 2015, when the bank " just '' noticed names had changed due to marriage & divorce ( this should have been caught up front, I provided a marriage certificate in XXXX 2015 when this process was started ). In XXXX 2015, we were needing an updated approval letter from Suntrust to bring this short sale to a close. Suntrust representative XXXX XXXX replied that the short sale expired XXXX XXXX, 2015 and we were outside of contract. Now the bank is not responding to the short sale coordination team. We have been working with the bank for a year now with no resolution. The short sale coordinator has well documented notes of all communications with Suntrust ( and XXXX as the XXXX involved ). 

The resolution desired is to complete the short sale.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have called and asked for an accounting of my PSLF payments because I believe that they have made a mistake in their calculation of my payments. It has literally been 6 months since my last call and they have failed to issue a letter to my account. This is a pattern of behavior on the Part of FedLoan Servicing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am a co-signer on a private loan ( with XXXX XXXX, who knows I am filing this complaint ) now held by American Educational Service - AES. They doubled the payment, without notice, several months ago, even though my daughter was unemployed until XX/XX/XXXX. I wrote to them recently asking for a forbearance due to a death in the family, and they did not appear to grant it as they said they sent me a message, nearly a week later, but I could not access it. I told them not to call me at work, as it is a public government institution, and I also told them not to have their collection agency, XXXX XXXX to call me, but they did. I have scheduled a payment for later in the week, which is over XXXX % of my daughter 's total salary per month, but I will still owe another payment. 

This company is awful. They need to be shut down. They increased the interest on the loan early on and it is nearly XXXX what we borrowed. 

Tell families never to take a private loan ; public ones are bad, too, but private ones are nothing more than goudging.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-04 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Santander Bank repossessed my 2009 XXXX XXXX after I was unable to make payments due to job lost. The vehicle was sold. Now they are trying to collect the deficiency balance which they are stating are XXXX different balance XXXX amount is {$9500.00} and the other amount that they want is {$5600.00}. How are they able to do this they have taken the car sold it and now they want more money from me and I am still in finanacial ruins. Please help me sort through this as all my calls have amounted with dealing with Santander and a collection agency that has threatened me with ruining my credit, they stated that they will get a judgment against me and take all my money and leave me with nothing. Santander has gone on my Credit Reports and has changed the amounts on all three Credit Bureau Agencies from owing {$0.00} to {$9500.00} to {$5400.00} to {$5600.00} all in the month of XXXX. Something is very wrong and I want this to stop now.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I banked at Suntrust Bank for nearly over a dozen years without incident. Moved another business account there. After moving that account there, I was told to close ALL my accounts - checking./Savings & credit cards. It appears that one officer of this business has negative credit with Banks. I removed that person and severed all relationships. However, SunTrust has discriminated against me because of who I used to associate with. By closing my Credit Card, it shows on my credit bureau as " Closed Account by Creditor ''. This has adversely affected my credit standing in an immense way. I am asking that SunTrust reopen my credit card.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Non-federal student loan
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated committed crime not paying
Company: National Enterprise Systems, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I 've been paying on this student loan ( private ) that had gone into collections for almost two years. While working with a credit repair agancey they told me that the $ XXXX that I owed and had been paying on was not being reported to my credit report and would remain in collections until I paid in full or settled. Also their interest rate was 4 % on the loan amount per day! so only half of my monthly payment was going toward the loan. I find that it 's totally illegal to hold someone hostage like this with such a huge amount ESPECIALLY when they are paying on time and have been.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-19 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Don't agree with fees charged
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX is attempting to collect on behalf of XXXX XXXX Student Loan XXXX XXXX for a remaining balance reported to them by American Education Services of XXXX loans. This balance has been accruing interest for almost 9 yrs without my knowlege or notification of a past due or outstanding payment. These loans were both paid in full on XX/XX/XXXX through a consolidation loan I received from XXXX XXXX ( now XXXX ). Original loan documents as sent to me by XXXX are attached showing paid in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-27 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I am the cosigner on my daughters student loan. Originally a XXXX XXXX XXXX Select Student Loan. 
It has since been passed on to American Education Services ( aes ). I chose to do automatic withdrawal 's which I was told would allow a .25 % discount to my interest rate. 
Because it is a variable rate I never really knew if I was receiving it or not. There was no indication on my statements. I have gone back through my statements and have added up the portion that was indicated as principle payment. My figure does not match the figure on my current statement. I do not trust that they have my best interest in mind and that their paperwork is correct.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I sold my home and with the sale of my home paid off my XXXX and XXXX mortgage with SunTrust Mortgage. The closing date of the sale was XXXX/XXXX/15 and the payment in full for both mortgages was received on XXXX/XXXX/15 ( confirmed by SunTrust Mortgage ). I am owed a refund of my escrow account by SunTrust Mortgage and XXXX refund checks were issued on XXXX XXXX, 2015 : the XXXX from my XXXX mortgage ( {$360.00} ) and the XXXX from my XXXX mortgage ( {$13.00} ). I received the {$13.00} check on Monday, XXXX XXXX. I have yet to receive the second check for {$360.00}. I have called SunTrust Mortgage numerous times and every time I get different information. the latest of which is that i must wait until 30 days from the date the check was issued to even request that an investigation be opened. I am EXTREMELY frustrated as for 10 years I never made a single late payment. I feel as though I am getting the run around and they are refusing to pay me the money that I am legally owed.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have purchased a 2009 XXXX in XXXX 2011 for XXXX financed it with Santander Consumer. Since paying on this car I have paid XXXX dollars and still XXXX, XXXX they are continually adding late fees, as well as a XXXX fee for every time you make a payment on-line. They have put close to nothing towards the principle of this car, it has al gone to Interest. I feel this is a predatory lender, this car should be down to at least half of that XXXX with all of the payments I have made to this point. they continue to add fees and take the full payment and put towards interest.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have a mortgage loan with SunTrust Mortgage which was recently put into forbearance after many difficulties with the lender losing my paperwork, delaying things, etc. But thanks to the CFPB, I was finally able to get my forbearance due to medical issues. But recently I rec 'd a letter from SunTrust stating that my loan was overdue and they have ordered an inspection that I WILL HAVE TO PAY. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! I WILL NOT PAY. My loan is in forbearance and this should not be happening. Please help. 
Loan number : 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't temporarily postpone payments
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am currently repaying a student loan to American Education Services and XXXX. I am unemployed, living in California, I am currently unable to afford my own housing and I receive food stamps from the state which is proof of my not having income. I am looking for work and have not found any and I am in desperate need of assistance to have my private student loans placed in forebearance while I find work. My student loan payment from XXXX has not been paid and XXXX will be due this week. I will own AES nearly XXXX dollars which is more than I receive in unemployment benefits in one month.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: WEBSTER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
As part of my Health Care Plan for 2015 with my last employer, I opened an HSA Account, which is with HSA Bank, subsidiary of Webster Bank. I enrolled for electronic statements and here is where the problems started. I have not been receiving my statements, including the alert informing me that my statement is ready for viewing/download. When I log into my account online I see the activity on my account including the monthly service fee, but when I click on the Statement Tab to view my statement no statements are available. I have called customer service each time and I 'm told the same thing, it 's a problem with the " new '' system. Once on XXXX XXXX, 2015 I got a secure email to access my missing statements for XX/XX/XXXX thru XX/XX/XXXX. I called again in XX/XX/XXXX about my statement and was told again it was due to system problems that they are working through and they would email me the missing statement. I never received that email. I called again today, XXXX XXXX, 2015, after going online and finding the statements were still not available. Only to be told the same thing ... .system issues. I am missing statements for XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. However, as usual my account is being assessed a monthly fee. 
I know based on my other bank accounts, including my previous HSA with another employer, that I am required to get statements monthly and a notice when an eStatement is available with a link or instructions on how to download the statement. I am at my wits end and as a last resort is reaching out to the CFPB for help. I Appreciate any assistance you can give me to resolve this issue. I have requested the customer service representative escalate the issue to a superior, which she said she would and I am waiting for a response but since I never received follow-up the last time my expectations are not high that I will this time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Fay Servicing, LLC
State: AP

Complaint narrative:
Fay Servicing has engaged in unfair and improper lending practices by scheduling foreclosure on our property but has refused to provide the specific dollar amount needed to cure the default, thereby making it impossible for owner to make settlement to avoid foreclosure. 

Fay Servicing has also made no good faith effort to investigate owner 's contention that original loan was improperly transferred by XXXX XXXX XXXX ) since it was XXXX of the loans that was part of the National Mortgage Settlement between XXXX and the XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Fay Servicing has engaged in false and misleading practices by failing to fully disclose all costs expenses and charges included in proposed trial modification, as well as full terms and conditions of permanent loan modification. Fay Servicing also failed to disclose that proposed loan modification would create a negative equity situation for the owner. 

Fay Servicing failed to fairly and properly evaluate owner 's eligibility for XXXX programs established to assist distressed borrowers, and instead insisted that lender 's proprietary loan was the only option available.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: WEBSTER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2015, I initiated an HSA rollover with HSA Bank from my account at their bank to my new account at XXXX Bank. On XXXX XXXX, I received an email from HSA bank from XXXX XXXX to contact HSA Bank. I called on XXXX and spoke to XXXX XXXX, who said the form I sent was not legible. On XXXX, I emailed a legible form to XXXX, who said they would process my transfer. On XXXX, I received another email from HSA Bank ... this time from XXXX XXXX, who asked for verbal confirmation to go ahead with the transfer, which I confirmed. I 'm not sure why they needed a verbal confirmation and why it would take 12 days to ask for XXXX. 

Around XXXX XXXX, I noticed that my funds still had n't been transferred, so I called to ask the status and they said they had n't processed due to my brokerage account not closing ( which it had ) and a couple of pending debit card transactions. On XXXX XXXX, the pending transactions went through. On XXXX XXXX, my funds still had n't been transferred and my account with HSA Bank was still showing as active. I called HSA Bank on XXXX XXXX and asked the status of my account and they said it would be 4-6 weeks to process. On that phone call, I asked them to put me in touch with a supervisor. After holding for about 20 minutes they said there was no supervisor available. Also on that call, I asked them to send me an email when the check was mailed and I was hung up on.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted me after I asked not to
Company: Performant Financial Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I do not have a direct line at work. I work for a company that has busy phone lines consistently from opening to closing. There is one person that operates a switchboard and transfers calls to the perspective parties. I have asked Performant Recovery more than several times not to call my place of employment for this very reason. We are not allowed to receive " personal '' phone calls on our work line. Everytime I get a call my boss reminds me of this even though I know the rule.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief