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Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Issue: Closing an account — Can't close your account
Company: CIT BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
Complaint about CIT XXXX Customer Call center regarding account closing I had a 2-year $ XXXX CD with the CIT bank, which matured on XX/XX/XXXX. I never received a notice/reminder which the bank is supposed to send me well in advance. I called the bank on XX/XX/XXXX Saturday, to close out of the account but I was n't able to reach a human customer service after a long wait. I called back on XX/XX/XXXX, the first business day after the grace period ( ending XX/XX/XXXX, which is a Saturday ). The customer care team refused to close the amount without charging me penalty that 's the equivalent of 6 month interest. I requested to speak with the supervisor and anyone who has authority to close the account for me, despite the fact that I was a few hours past the " grace period. '' I was told the people I 'm speaking with do have the authority to close the account but they simply choose not to do so because they do not have to based on the CD terms. I was told that they will only make the exception if I, the account holder, was dead. The individuals I spoke with claimed to be XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX the call center manager. I requested a higher ranking officer at the bank and was given the name of XXXX XXXX, who was supposed the Vice President of the XXXX center. I looked up the names. It appears that XXXX is just another customer care manager. At the end of my wit, I inquired if I may switch to a shorter term CD. While they offer 6-months CD,  XXXX told me the shortest they would let me do is 1 year. So I opted for that. Afterwards, I looked up online, CIT publishes a policy of option to withdraw full balance and interest after 7 days of CD funding date. I believe the call center staff refused my request to close the CD account and withdraw money not per policy, but out of fear of losing business and hurting performance. The customer service was abysmal and perhaps downright fraudulent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a re-certification of income based payments with my spouse information on X/XX/17, Fedloan Servicing states I " did not request spousal loan debt until X/XX/17 Income Driven Repayment Plan Application. '' Since they did not receive it and/or process the paper work until X/XX/17, I had to pay {$520.00} compared to my payment in XXXX 2017 of {$290.00} and my payment in XXXX of {$390.00}. I asked for a review of this payment. My " over-ride was denied and their reason is the aforementioned quote. The did offer to refund my payment of {$520.00} and stated it would not count toward my 120 qualifying payments for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Fedloan Servicing overcharged me {$120.00} for my XXXX payment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My Modification Agreement was completed XX/XX/XXXX, over one year ago, but the lis pendens against my house was never removed. When I called HSBC Bank about lifting the lis pendens they told me that they have no information in their computers because they sold it to XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I called and spoke to XXXX representative XXXX, a very pleasant and respectful individual. XXXX confirmed that the modification agreement was complete in XXXX of XXXX, and that all payments have been received in accordance with the modification to date. I informed XXXX that according to the New York Department of Financial Services ( DFS ), the lis pendens must be lifted within 90 days of finalizing a modification settlement, which is now more than a year overdue, and that I want the lis pendens lifted immediately. XXXX said that he, and his Supervisor would take care of it. I followed up with a letter to XXXX ( copy attached ), dated XX/XX/XXXX, and they sent me a response dated XX/XX/XXXX that even though the foreclosure part of my Court case is over, HSBC will not remove the lis pendens against my home unless I drop my countersuit. I have attached the two letters, and DFS press release information. I do not think the DFS intended for lis pendens to be used as blackmail against homeowners by putting a public lien on their home for all the world to see. I need the lis pendens release according to DFS consumer rights press release.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I opened an account with bank of america around XXXX 2014 for XXXX and i didnt have ny card yet so i had to go to the bank to take out cash so the 3rd time i went i was told that i couldnt take out any money and that i had to call and figure out why it took me 2 hrs to find out that they closed my account and they really couldnt tell me why ive recently learned that they are being suied and needed to file my claim as quickly as possible

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 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
We at XXXX XXXX are assisting XXXX and XXXX XXXX, in mortgage modification due to financial situation that occurred in their lives. XXXX had a very-well established international business in XXXX. Business was dealing with commodities in XXXX Region. They started their business inXX/XX/XXXX, and up until the drastic changes in the political and economical situation in XXXX in XXXX, gave a very good profit, and they were able to establish very comfortable and luxury living. They applied for Mortgage, were approved and bought a house at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX PA XXXX. Then their mortgage was sold to Nationstar, loan # XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX, when the XXXX Government was changed after the so-called Revolution of Dignity, the trades were rapidly diminishing, and they lost everything what they were able to establish. This hardship is permanent for them, because due to the political situation and their age and health issues ( XXXX and XXXX years old ), they will not be able to re-establish their business and their income. Loan modification will be of great help for them to survive. They want to continue to live in their house and make reasonable mortgage payments. They applied for loan modification several times. Every time the offer was more and more ridiculous : 1.  XX/XX/XXXX - offer {$3200.00} ( Original Mortgage payment was {$3100.00}. ) 2. XX/XX/XXXX - offer {$2900.00} 3. XX/XX/XXXX - offer {$2900.00} 4.XX/XX/XXXX - offer {$2800.00} XXXX and XXXX XXXX rejected all offers, because all of them were not affordable, and they all sounded more like a joke, or sabotage of professional duties by Nationstar. Nationstar assigned loan specialist, XXXX XXXX XXXX, who never picked up the phone, return our numerous phone callsor respond to our numerous inquiry letters. Her team members know nothing about this file, and act absolutely unprofessional and rude with the recommendation to sell the house and move out ( recording dated XX/XX/XXXX our conversation with XXXX ). Nationstar has a slogan, which is announced every time when you call them or receive correspondence from them : " At Nationstar Mortgage, we 're committed to helping homeowners find solutions that could help them stay in their home and continue enjoying all the benefits of homeownership. Even in times of Difficulties. '' These are the times of difficulties for XXXX and XXXX XXXX, who suffered tremendous financial loss due to political and financial situation at the location of their business. Nationstar completely twists the real purpose of the loan modification, which is clearly stated in their slogan. Nationstar Mortgage modification team acts prove that Nationstar Mortgage has no desire to assist the homeowners to keep their houses in times of hardship. That completely contradicts the idea and purpose of mortgage modification and their own policy. If you have any questions, you can contact XXXX XXXX at XXXX, or XXXXXXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Re : Wells Fargo Mortgage Loan # XXXX XXXX XXXX : Chapter XXXX Case NO : XXXX Filed on XX/XX/2017 Dear XXXX XXXX, XXXX & XXXX XXXX : Your offices were notified via the attached XXXX XXXX, 2017 letter of a person frequently showing up at our door claiming to represent Wells Fargo Mortgage and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX demanding we hand over the keys of the property. In each of the intimidating events the male person depicted in the attached photo taken on XXXX, 2017 between XXXX XXXX and XXXX from several video surveillance cameras angles, while attempted to forcefully and unlawfully access the property via the side-gate entrance and over the fence. When the individual was confronted and demanding he leave the property the person angrily replied, Today is Foreclosure Day, ( see attached Notice of Foreclosure Sale for XXXX XXXX, 2017 ) you can hand over the keys now, or I will be back with the sheriff this afternoon to kick your XXXX out.

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 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
LVNV LLC is reporting a late on my credit report. LVNV purchased this debt from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX charged off this debt and sold it to LVNV. LVNV did not and provide proof of ownership of this debt, when reported to the CRA. A receipt, an assignment, .a contract is needed as proof of ownership.This must be produced as per FDCPA, without it they are unable to report a debt not proven as owned unless proof of ownership is provided. They claim that a validation letter is proof, wrong, it must be it must in a form sale receipt, contract, or assignment. This is a violation, please delete

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am currently in foreclosure settlement conferences in New York. CitiMortgage, the servicer of my FHA mortgage, gave me a loan modification application for my FHA mortgage. I completed the application in full, and sent it to CitiMortgage. Now, they denied my application because they claim that they are not authorized to modify the FHA loan. I appealed their denial, asking them to abide by HUD guidelines. Today, they denied the appeal, using the same excuse ( they are not " authorized '' to modify the mortgage. )

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 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have private student loans through XXXX from years ago, but were just sold to XXXX. However I have a variable rate for them, and I wanted to see if I could refinance them from the 11 % that they are at now to something fixed and lower. I called my service, AES and they said they just service the loans and they do n't handle those things. So I called XXXX, and they advised they no longer write student loans and my options were to find another carrier that I could refinance with. It should n't be that hard to get my loans refinanced or the terms changed so I am not paying 11 % interest. I am a good customer, I always pay on time and I have only ever requested a forbearance a couple times. Nothing habitual that should make this a difficult process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Capital Management Services, LP
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have received 4 phone calls ( XXXX at XXXX XXXX, X/XX/17 at XXXX XXXX, XXXX at XXXX XXXX, and X/XX/17 at XXXX XXXX ) from Capital Management Services. The firs three calls I did not answer and they left 2 voicemails stating who their company name and that they were a debt collector. The same person left the voicemails each time. I answered the call on X/XX/17. The person asked for me by one of my names, told me he was a debt collector, and said that I owed XXXX/XXXX around {$20000.00}. I have no debts with XXXX and I 've never had a debt remotely close to that amount in the 10 active years I 've used them for credit. This immediately raised a red flag for me. I informed the person on the call that I did n't have a debt and that I believed they were scamming people and I hung up the phone. I then called XXXX to inform them that this company was gathering money fradulently on their behalf. XXXX said they would forward the information to their security department.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Selene Finance LP
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Due to financial hardship, we requested a loan modification agreement from Selene Finance. The new loan terms that we received on XXXX/17 were worst than the original loan. We were asked to pay {$3000.00} by XXXX/17. In addition to {$1500.00} on XXXX/17, plus {$1500.00} on the first day of the next six months. The loan modification also increased our interest rate from 4.25 % to 5.5 %, over 40 yrs. instead of 30 yrs. We spoke with loan agent, XXXX XXXX on XXXX/17, and informed him that these terms were awful and requested to have a reinstatement quote sent instead. ; We further requested to pay the reinstatement lump sum and keep our current loan terms. XXXX said I should receive the reinstatement quote by Monday, XXXX XXXX, 2017. I still have not received the quote as of today, XXXX XXXX, 2017, although an agent this morning said that it was sent or may have gone to my spam account. I reiterate, I have not received such correspondence. I 've called my loan specialist, XXXX XXXX and still have not been issued a reinstatement amount. The agent this morning was kind enough to inform me that a foreclosure date of XXXX XXXX, 2017 had been activated. My complaint is that Selene Finance is not truly working to assist the home owner. In fact, it appears that they are working to accelerate the foreclosure procedures against us. I have provided documentation validating our hardship and loss of income. I can not understand how or why the lender would impose more strenuous financial terms in the revised loan modification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: LoanCare, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX sold our loan to loancare we feel with out notice it was at the time of year we pay our property tax and insurance. we pay it out of our pocket we do not fiance either one of them and have for XXXX yrs. XXXX XXXX took money that was marked for escrow and applied it to principal they claimed then we sent them copy of policy for insurance paid in full on that home as again we have done every year. At same time all this going on they sell my loan to Loancare who raised my payment 50 % it was XXXX to XXXX they say because of escrow witch has been payed we have tried to resolve with no results with his company we even sent them more Escrow money that has disappeared now they say I can not prepay it. but it is part of original loan and they can not change terms and conditions of that loan says right on paperwork from XXXX XXXX  this has put tremendous strain and stress on us both financially and emotionally the loan has dropped to XXXX but should be under 1000.00 they say I have XXXX over pay in ecrow now but still want XXXX month escrow

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 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
We are still working on this! They want so much paper work Trying to do all we can to save our home, We have son with a serious drug problem that has us in and out Courts hospitals rehabs its been non stop we do lose work time and insurance does not cover a lot of this care when you become XXXX!! Its been very hectic with his XXXX XXXX. sorry for venting but I need too sorry. 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is that I made a transaction from my bank to my landlord bank through a system used by the bank called sure pay, which is Wells Fargo to XXXX XXXX. However, this is where my problems began because the landlord claims that he never received the money and he also showed me proof that he never received the money. I made three claims to Wells Fargo Bank in order to retrieve my money back ; but it was not successful. Also, I am on a fix income and losing that amount of money has put a hardship on my finance. This is the reason why I am seeking help from CFPB at this point.

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 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
The bank allowed scan by nonmatching, nonsignature, nonordered or consented to cards nor, transactions '' thus '' I can not be made to pay nonelectronical, nonconforming, bank transfers, completed by thee, merchantb '' CHASE BANK UP XXXX, AMOUNT OF {$120.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( (? ) {$750.00} (? ) NOTHING TO, NO ORDERS BY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX COMPEL PROOF CHASE WILL DODGE XXXX XXXX OBSTRUCT '', my card was losr at a store grocery after it was declined Chase has subjected me to identity theft.chase also destroyed ' '' cut up the card 's a XXXX address XXXX location when I entered I discovered my XXXX, was missing. To date no refundsplus non compliant ORDERS n cyberworld? My Credit score thanks to that XXXX dropped XXXX ... im XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have received 4 phone calls ( XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX, andXX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX ) from XXXX XXXX XXXX. The firs three calls I did not answer and they left 2 voicemails stating who their company name and that they were a debt collector. The same person left the voicemails each time. I answered the call on XX/XX/XXXX. The person asked for me by one of my names, told me he was a debt collector, and said that I owed citibank/mastercard around {$20000.00}. I have no debts with citibank and I 've never had a debt remotely close to that amount in the 10 active years I 've used them for credit. This immediately raised a red flag for me. I informed the person on the call that I did n't have a debt and that I believed they were scamming people and I hung up the phone. I then called citibank to inform them that this company was gathering money fradulently on their behalf. Citibank said they would forward the information to their security department.

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 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hello : Here is a concise summary of what has occurred. From XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX I took out three student loans ( Stafford, XXXX and Perkins ) in the amount of {$25000.00}. In XX/XX/XXXXthey were consolidated into one XXXX XXXX loan. In XXXX of XXXX I was diagnosed with XXXX. My doctor suggested that I get my personal matters in order as I would not be alive much longer. I had approximately {$20000.00} in personal debt and my student loans. So as to not leave my parents with this debt I declared personal bankruptcy. I was told by the judge that I could not include my student loans in a personal bankruptcy and would need to work something out with XXXX XXXX. After a number of conversations and completing an application including my Doctor 's signature and diagnosis, I was given a complete and total deferment of my student loans due to a permanent XXXX. I was grateful for this option. Almost 20 years later I began to receive collection notices about these student loans from various collection agencies. They were super aggressive and unforgiving. Unfortunately, I did not save any paperwork regarding these loans and their deferment. In fact, I did not keep any personal effects after my diagnosis. I was not planning on needing anything as I was given just months to live. I contested these loan collection efforts as these loans were Permanently Deferred in XXXX. My credit report suddenly had negative remarks and I am now limited financially. Loan Summary : 1 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Stafford Loan, {$14000.00} disbursed XXXX & XXXX 2 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, {$8200.00} XXXX XXXX & XXXX & XXXX 3 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Perkins Loan, {$2500.00} disbursed at various times. On XX/XX/XXXX I completed an application to consolidate these loans under XXXX XXXX. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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