vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
For nearly two months I have been trying to get final approval and a closing date from Citimortgage, a division of Citibank ( Citi ), for a {$60000.00}, 15-year fixed refinance. It has been most frustrating and costly. I was given initial approval on XXXX/XXXX/2015. Initially the bank moved very quickly. Within a week, we had an appraisal for {$310000.00}, which was approved on XXXX/XXXX/2015. 

Then XXXX XXXX, the loan processor, stated that the money I was using to pay down my original mortgage with my current bank had to be liquid. I had it in brokerage accounts, an IRA, and a brokerage savings account. I wanted to move all the money into my brokerage savings account, but XXXX XXXX said that was n't good enough. The money had to be deposited into my current bank 's checking account, which I did immediately. 

The money was deposited in early XXXX. From that point on, things ground nearly to a stop. Since the money was deposited in XXXX, it did not show up on my bank 's XXXX statement. I had to get a partial statement from my branch, which Citi would not accept. I had to fax copies of my withdrawals from my brokerage accounts, etc. 

I kept emailing and calling Citi trying to get confirmation and a closing date. But they never responded directly to my questions. When I asked if they needed anything else, it would be several days before they would get back to me. 

To make a long frustrating story short, I have had nearly {$65000.00} withdrawn from brokerage accounts and sitting in a XXXX checking account without any interest at all. I have lost perhaps {$1000.00} - {$2000.00} in possible stock market gains and dividends over the nearly two month my money has been tied up. Also, the refinance rates have increased XXXX to XXXX points above my locked-in rate, which expires in about a week XXXX/XXXX/2015. If Citi takes longer than that date to set up my closing, it will cost me thousands over 15 years. 

I have attached copies of emails between Citi and myself from the beginning to the loan process XXXX/XXXX/2015 to the present. You will notice that from about XXXX XXXX to the present, I was actually " begging '' them for information and status updates. This is absolutely unfair. Citi does not follow a " good faith '' process. What they mean by " good faith '' is I, the borrower must be in good faith but Citibank, the lender does n't. 

If I go to another mortgage company, I will lose additional points on my credit score and will have to pay a higher interest rate. 

Please do whatever you can to make Citimortgage honor my locked-in rate and bring this refinance to a swift close.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit determination — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
declined application for CITI credit card XX/XX/2015..Application ID XXXX. I only recv XXXX. I Only use 3 % of available credit. I have credit score XXXX. I have 100 % on-time pymts. I 've had high bal of & gt ; XXXX $ with a current XXXX balance on a few accts. Cons ; ONLY XXXX YR XXXX. XXXX THAN 2YRS rebuilding credit since Divorce. Please Help me.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: Aargon Agency, Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
AARGON Agency , Inc will not reach out to research this account not consider any of my documents from an ID theft I experienced while living in a XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. I have sent them my insurance card for services rendered in XXXX XXXX and a police report for the ID theft on the XXXX XXXX services while living at the shelter that is also attached to the dispute on my credit report - AARGON said they will NOT look at those documents ... It is real frustrating how these collection agencies can easily attach an unconfirmed account, especially since the new debt collection laws have taken place in the state of NEVADA. Please help me in the matter, I feel XXXX three times over and have the documents to prove that I do not owe this debt to XXXX. I have also sent these same documents to XXXX XXXX XXXX today ( XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ) to the attention of XXXX - whom is the PT Accounts Services Manager. Research and review of these documents you will notice that my name is partially my maiden name and married name ( XXXX ) on my supporting documents.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my debt
Company: Asset Management Outsourcing, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have been a long-term customer of my health provider and due to their inaccurate contact records, they never reached out to me in an attempt to correct their error. Instead my attempts to use my online account to no avail, prompted me to reach out to them. They have multiple telephone numbers that could have been used to resolve this issue, but not once had I received a call from them. My online access to my account was thwarted by their lack of contact and instead I was contacted at work by Nationwide Recovery Services and promptly settled the past due account for a total of {$100.00}. This lack of initiative on their part was devistating and left me with decreased credit score all because no one at XXXX XXXX could or would pick up the telephone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Aldridge Pite, LLP
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX have had issues with the accounting of my mortgage for several years now. However, my loan was transferred and it immediately went into foreclosure. Aldridge and Pite, LLP is the current foreclosure attorney attached to my property. When the loan was transferred to XXXX XXXX XXXX and Aldridge and Pite ; several times I have asked for a payoff and other accounting details. They ignored my request and sent me a foreclosure notice for XXXX XXXX, 2016. I had to ask on 3 separate occasions for the payoff and other accounting details along with an original notice of Debt Validation. On XXXX XXXX, 2016 I received an email that contained a payoff however, it did not contain the documents to satisfy a validation of Debt. I have expressed to the Lender that I would like to pay the mortgage in full. However, they are unwilling to call off the foreclosure even though I sent a validation of Debt that has not been fulfilled and a request for payoff which took over 3 weeks to receive. I do feel as if Aldridge and Pite are prohibiting me the right to proper validation under federal law rights to proper accounting under state law as well as the time frames within Georgia State Law that allows a homeowner the grace period to payoff any delinquency since all collection activity should have ceased after I sent in a request for debt validation and payoff quotes. This is a disgrace and further proves that lenders, banks, and the attorneys that represent them would rather keep you in debt and foreclose on your property then allow a homeowner to pay off the mortgage or satisfy the stated delinquency they claim you owe. I believe they dont want me to payoff the mortgage because off because the servicer and foreclosing attorney have no interest and standing to process the payment and file the legal documents necessary to show that I paid the proper Lender IN FULL. As a result I am filing a complaint and need some explanation from the Lender and Foreclosure attorney as my consumer rights as an individual have been abused and neglected. Attached is a 2nd notice of Debt Validation and attached is an email from an attorney at Aldridge and Pite along with the payoff. I have received no other documentation from the firm as they refuse to send the documents necessary to validate the payoff.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a mortgage from Amerisave and ran into a number of problems : ( 1 ) Twice I was asked to sign documents Amerisave representatives had filled out with incorrect information. They were initially dismissive of my objections, until I flat out refused. 
( 2 ) It took 16 days after the appraiser 's visit, and several " nudges '' from me, for them to get the appraisal back from the appraiser they chose. No wonder they closed a week after the 45-day rate lock expired. 
( 3 ) Amerisave promised in an email that if I paid the {$20.00} wire transfer fee the funds would arrive in my account the day the loan was funded ( and I began being charged interest ). I agreed to the wire transfer and was charged the {$20.00}, but the wire transfer was a day late. I requested a refund and an apology. In response, I got a coupon for a discount on another mortgage. I would still like the refund and apology for all the hassles. They chose the title company, so have full responsibility. 

Anyone considering applying for a loan through Amerisave should be forewarned that they are very disorganized. I was bombarded with numerous irrelevant emails and phone calls. I dealt with four different Amerisave employees, who often did n't seem to know what was going on.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Since XXXX the XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX ' has called my home phone number XXXX times. The robo call stated they are a debt collector and ask for a return call. During this time I have noted XXXX phone numbers. Today I returned their call, the first XXXX numbers are no longer working numbers and the newest one XXXX is a number that does not have a voice mail box set up yet. Due to these robo calsl I have to allow my answering machine to handle all incoming calls. This has the effect of denying me the unrestricted use of my home pone. My home phone number is on the 'Do Not Call ' registry.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene/profane/abusive language
Company: Asset Management Outsourcing, Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I was not aware of a pending payment amounting {$260.00} as a medical bill as, my address changed and I did not receive any communication from the agency 'Nationwide Recovery Service '. It showed up on my annual credit report. I called and paid it through my debit card asap on XX/XX/2017 and all I asked for a payment confirmation or receipt of the payment. I was told that full letter will be mailed to my address in 10 business days. I requested an email confirmation sooner than 10 business days as I am traveling abroad before that. 

I was made fun of and laughed at by XXXX. I felt like she was rude and insensitive. Hence, I asked to speak with a manager.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Finance of America Mortgage LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I started working with Finance of America on XXXX XXXX, 2016 after giving them my social security and all my doc and signing the Good Faith Disclosure I was told later that I needed to make more income on XXXX XXXX. I am retired I get XXXX a month after tax I only have a house note and XXXX credit card with a XXXX % debt ratio the requirement for FHA is XXXX %, On XXXX XXXX I spoke with the Loan originator and told him I would be going with another company and asked him to release my case number so I could get my loan done with the new company. The new company sent the information over to them requesting the release of the case number that I signed. This was after 4 day with no response from Finance of America. After 3 days the case number still had not be released I spoke back with the loan officer and sent him a copy of the form I had signed on XXXX XXXX still nothing was done. On the XXXX of XXXX I sent an email to the loan officer again This email is to inform you that I will be filling a complaint with the CFPB for your failure to comply with the Law on my right to cancel with your company and you to release my case number in a timely manner. I notified you by phone on XXXX XXXX 2016 that I was canceling and going with another company by XXXX XXXX the case number was still not released then you were sent an email letter dated XX/XX/2016 requesting that the case number be transferred to the new company and still nothing is done. You are in violation of my rights to go with a company of my choice.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
MYSELF AND MY SPOUSE FILED A CHAPTER XXXX BANKRUPTCY, XX/XX/XXXX THAT HAS BEEN SINCE DISCHARGE, XX/XX/XXXX. THE DEBT FOR THE CREDITOR TEXAS TRUST FORMERLY KA : XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX THE AMOUNT OF XXXX WAS INCL IN SAID DISCHARGE BANKRUPTCY. AFTER REPORTING TO EACH CREDIT BUREAU, EQUIFAX FOR MYSELF ( BRUCE NAYLOR, JR ) AND TRANSUNION FOR MY WIFE ( XXXX XXXX. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED TEXAS XXXX XXXX AT THE XXXX ADDRESS IN XXXX. TO DATE THEY HAVE YET TO UPDATE THE RESPECTIVE CREDIT BUREAUS TO REFLECT ACCURATELY. THIS IS IMPEDING OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN NEW CREDIT AND A MORTGAGE. WE WANT THIS CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY AND TO BE RENUMERATED BY WHATEVER AMOUNT DUE FOR THIS HARDSHIP AND CREDIT INJURY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-11 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a mortgage loan with Amerisave. While the loan was in underwriting process, I switched to a different lender. The loan was an FHA. I had paid for the appraisal. XXXX which is the currently lender I am working with requested the FHA case number and appraisal to be transferred to them. Amerisave transferred the case number and refuse to lease the appraisal. By law, Amerisave have to release the FHA appraisal report since I had paid for it. They lied to XXXX big time. Amerisave said the appraisal was not complete ; which was untrue. they also said the appraisal was not an FHA ; which was also untrue. I am requesting Amerisave to refund the full appraisal fee of {$420.00} that I paid.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have been making payments for 10 years. the first three years have n't counted toward my public service loan forgiveness program because I was on the wrong payment plan and was n't informed. When i found out how it works around 2013 I got on the income based repayment plan and paid what I believe is XXXX $ toward my 10 years for the public service loan forgiveness program. Now I am being told that I cant count any of that towards my 10 years because they did a consolidation on my loans. This is unfair. I am not even sure why they did the consolidation as there was no real benefit to me and also I was NEVER informed that would cause me to lose out again on money I paid going toward my loan program. I would have been on the lower monthly plan if I knew it wouldnt count- this is unethical and would like it resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Why I can get to refi my home I have over 35 % equity and income to qualify, because I am XXXX and XXXX years old, On XXXX XXXX, 2016 I submitted my application to refinance my home, I received email from XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) she will be my loan Originator ( NMLS XXXX ) after lucking the interest rate at 3.625 % that it will expired XXXX/XXXX/2016 ( 60 days from lucking date ) and submitting all required document including the appraisal fee of {$490.00} and WAS ORDERED ON XXXX/XXXX/2016 and it will be return after loan is funded, flood certificate, linear Borrower Authorization ( XXXX/XXXX/16 ), Title was ordered on XXXX/XXXX/16, on XXXX/XXXX/16 after talking XXXX XXXX and getting an email that " my application is completed and waiting for processing about 10-12 business day away for processing '', on XXXX/XXXX/16 emailed from XXXX XXXX ( XXXX said XXXX moving into different role and XXXX taking over, on XXXX, I asked XXXX if the loan is not funded by XXXX the interest rate locking will expired on XXXX she reply " we will extend it at no cost to you '' but my rate did expired and was not lock, on XXXX/XXXX/16, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) Processor NMLS XXXX, emailed me that " your file assigned to me for processing loan assigned ", on XXXX XXXX XXXX my bank statement and taxes again so I emailed her except my SSA income for my daughters that Can not be down loaded from social security administrator so I called social security and it will take few days to get them before I received them on XXXX/XXXX/16 I received email from AmeriSave that '' after reviewing your application we closed your file for incompleteness or we are unable to approve your loan '' so emailed XXXX and she emailed me on XXXX/XXXX/2016, " I am not sure why you receive a decline notice by email today, I am looking into the issue right now, I told the processor I was still waiting on additional income from you BUT THE LOAN SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DECLINED and I apologize for confusion '' and XXXX I received email that we receive you appraisal that appraiser ( XXXX XXXX ) sent on XXXX/XXXX/2016, then on XXXX/XXXX/2016 I received another email that my application was closed according to XXXX, " creditor must notify applicant of their lending decision WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FILING OF A COMPLETE application and can not be discriminated of their age '', XXXX/XXXX/16 I filed my application I do n't think they even look at my application until XXXX and AmeriSave wasted 3 months and {$490.00} and emailing me that my application is incomplete, please login to my file at AmeriSave, user ID is XXXX and password is XXXX I need my {$490.00} back because no lender accept the appraisal I was submitted and if the interest rate is higher 3.625 % they must pay the discount point and processor need to be audit it the review is very bad too. 
Thanks

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2017 through XX/XX/2017 I paid for a hotel room at XXXX. After I got my invoice, I saw unforeseen charges that were well over what the room rate was ... I basically got charges that were sent to the room. With that said I was not there on the premises to enjoy these room charges ... Clearly the merchant should have not authorized any charges that were sent using the room, if the main person was not there. I also did n't know that you could charge to the room. Also the room charges had signatures not of my own, so they were fraudulent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-10 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General purpose card
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing account — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX I attempted to open an " American Express for XXXX '' prepaid card. During the initial opening, the address on my drivers license differs from my current address. The verification process failed and the card was closed. Unfortunately, I loaded the card with {$500.00} dollars during the initial sign up. To complicate matters, I used XXXX different credit cards to load this {$500.00} dollars, of which only XXXX is currently active. I have called and spoke with customer service XXXX a XXXX times since XX/XX/XXXX and have spent hours on the phone attempting to resolve. Each time I have been told I will receive a refund to the credit card still active. I have yet to receive any funds. American Express has held my {$500.00} dollar 6 months and I am beginning to feel as if I will never receive a refund.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I used a textbook company called XXXX to sell textbooks. They would only pay the funds back through American Express Serve. I cashed all the money and have been trying to shut down the account. It is next to impossible to do this. There is no easy way to cancel the account on line. When I call, I get transferred to an " Account Specialist '' and I have been on hold for over 10 minutes and twice, the line goes dead. Obviously they do not want me to close the account!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: First Federal Credit Control, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX reported to the credit bureaus that I had an unpaid balance of {$290.00}. The balance should have been covered with by my health insurance company. I ended up switching jobs during the billing cycle, but I maintained health insurance the entire time. Nonetheless, I called them and the error was corrected and they said that I did not owe any money. They said they will have it removed from my credit reports. About 2 weeks later, I get a call stating my insurance did not cover it all and that left a balance of {$57.00}, I said okay, Remove the old amount of {$290.00} and I will pay the {$57.00} once it had been removed..A week or so after I spoke with them about the {$57.00}, It reported to my credit reports. So now i have XXXX collections on my credit report and it dropped my score significantly. I am in the process of trying to buy a home and this is conflicting with my pre approval from the bank. THey told me at XXXX XXXX that it should only take about two weeks to have it removed from my credit reports, but I have yet to see that happen.

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