vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
My client attempted a loan mod with Specialized Loan Servicing ( SLS ). SLS took their trial payments, but never credited the payments to the account. Then, refused to complete the loan mod and started foreclosure proceedings, forcing my client into a short sale. All documents for short sale were timely tendered to SLS, but SLS continued to make repeated and contradictory requests : to leave the husband 's income off of the XXXX as unsteady and therefore not able to be counted as " income '' but then demanding along with the same XXXX a XXXX day XXXX statement for his " income. '' We argued that if he was receiving " income '' to necessitate a XXXX XXXX XXXX, then he qualified for the loan mod, otherwise no XXXX XXXX XXXX was necessary, and we move on the short sale. They finally agreed to move on the short sale, however, this issue was raised XXXX ( XXXX ) times by SLS until it was finally resolved. Then, instead of processing the file for investor approval, XXXX continued to sit on the file until the valuation expired, and performed a new valuation that was returned at 128 % of the XXXX of the property as reflected by comps, a XXXX, the offer on the property, and the original XXXX. We challenged the valuation with the above referenced documents, and SLS stated that they refused to change their valuation to be in line with the overwhelming evidence presented to them. Given the nature of our interactions and the tenor of and recalcitrance within their communications, I am concerned that SLS is not interested in cooperating in resolving this transaction in good faith.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2016. My second partial payment was electronically transferred to SLS on XX/XX/2016, two ( 2 ) days before the grace period expires. SLS not only charged me a late fee, it has now reported my payment as late to the credit reporting agencies, negatively impacting my credit. This appears to be a violation of Regulation Z, which requires that a periodic payment be credited upon receipt. This is not happening on a routine basis.

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 2015-10-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted employer after asked not to
Company: Northstar Location Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I work for a XXXX. I received an message from a XXXX with the same name, but not my office, that they had received a call for me and sent me the voicemail. I promptly called back, and verified my information with the company. They proceeded to tell me that this was a debt collection call. I have informed them multiple times to not contact me at work. They have my address, my cell phone, my spouses cell phone, and my home phone number on file.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
We had purchased our rental property in XXXX. The loan company at the time or bank recorded the property legal description wrong. We did not find out about this until XX/XX/XXXX when we tried to sell this property in XXXX. We contacted the mortgage company which is now SLS ( specialized Loan Services ) to correct this mistake. This is where the trouble began. They had informed me that it would take them till XX/XX/XXXX to correct this mistake. Over three months for someone to take a look at this. I contacted SLS numerous times, sent an email to there ceo and all I am receiving from them is the run around. They had all the information they needed from the initial contact. 
Now they are telling me I sent paper work to the wrong address, needed to name of the title company before they can proceed. IT is now XX/XX/XXXX and still no answers. 
I lost a sale on this property because they can not get this fixed. Why? 
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 2016-09-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I submitted a Request for Mortgage Assistance ( RMA ) application to Specialized Loan Servicing ( SLS ). Throughout the application process, SLS has falsely alleged that I did not submit " missing documentation '' and has repeatedly requested duplicate information. In example, I submitted requested pay stubs for a non-borrower on XXXX XXXX, XXXX via email ; however, SLS again requested the non-borrower 's pay stubs on a letter dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX. Moreover, SLS requested income information for me, although the RMA submitted and various documentation illustrated that I was unemployed and not receiving any form of income. SLS has failed to process my application in a timely manner. SLS has also required to submit unnecessary duplicate information. In fact, SLS initially closed my application as a direct result of their own errors. 

Furthermore, SLS systems reflect that I have been approved for a workout program, but I receive correspondence that I am missing documentation that was previously submitted.

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 2017-02-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Unsolicited issuance of credit card — 
Company: Monterey Financial Services LLC
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
purchased a opal ring at XXXX jewelry store. XXXX days later returned it as it was white stone and had some sm stones around it ; was to big for my hand. XXXX the store clerk asked if I wanted to look and I picked out a XXXX ring w/necklace. Did n't want the necklace but it was a set and cost a few dollars more. She evened the purchase by putting the difference on my visa credit card ( approx. $ XXXX. ). Got hm the set was very cheap and the opal a fake so I brought it back. it took her almost an hr. to process the return and again I used my visa to get a " credit '' back or the overage. Clerk had attempted to get me a XXXX Credit card but was denied. a few wks later rec 'd ph call fm Monterey Financial about pmt to my acct. replied I had no acct. they insisted I did and owed them $ XXXX Which I did not ; explained what happened and faxed ALL paperwk/receipts to them. they could n't make anything out of the paperwk ; insisted I owed them $ XXXX This was a yr ago this past XX/XX/XXXX. Went to an attny, he wanted them to call Him. They took his name and ph # and supposedly never called attny. I sugg we go to court to sue but attny said it was n't worth it??? Now my credit score is in the toilet when it was XXXX and here I am not ever moving out of it??? I also found in my looking for paperwk/recepts what I had thought was a credit on my visa for the $ XXXX was in fact a charge of {$310.00} ... so I in fact paid for something I DO N'T HAVE

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Plaza Home Mortgage has denied my request for a loan restructuring for over two years now siting that the holder of the note will not allow it according to their Loss Mitigation Department. Plaza Home Mortgage is the note holder after some investigation and their admission. I was advised I would receive a face to face interview with a company called ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX to go over my account and to help save my house from foreclosure. I was told they would contact me and I should just wait. I never received any contact from XXXX, nor would Plaza give a number for them when I called. Plaza then placed my home in foreclosure and is now adding an additional XXXX to XXXX dollar per month onto the balance without clarifying what the amount is for on the statement or in a letter. They have also been returning my payments but siting in one of the denial that my account was not seasoned with payments so they could not restructure the loan.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Since XXXX XXXX, 2015 I have been requesting the bank to provide me a copy of my mortgage servicing file in accordance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( Regulation X ) 1024.36 - Requests for information. I have submitted my request in writing as indicated by the regulation. The bank ignored all the requests made until the last request made on XXXX/XXXX/2015 which the bank answered on XXXX/XXXX/2015, but refusing to provide the information indicating that it is overbroad or unduly burdensome request for information. The bank is in violation of the applicable regulation since it failed to acknowledge the request for information in the time frame indicated by the regulation and the overbroad or unduly burdensome request for information response is not applicable in this case. 
I have attached the letters sent to the bank requesting the file and the bank 's response.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Malcolm S. Gerald and Associates, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Keeps calling. Never received anything in writing from them regarding any debt. We do not have any debts. They try to trick you into answering the phone by saying that if you do not disconnect, they assume you are the party they are calling. Plain harassment tactics.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-01 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: Halsted Financial Services, LLC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have been the victim of identity fraud and a collection agency by the name of Halsted Financial Services, LLC ( tel : XXXX, web url : halstedfinancial.com ) who has been informed of this and knows that I have filed a police report, put a freeze at all three credit bureaus, and also filed a report with XXXX is still calling multiple times everyday. I also have record of them calling several times after XXXX and this is especially difficult because I suffer from a XXXX and have trouble sleeping. The latest call just came about five minutes ago waking me as I had difficulty sleeping last night and they hung up and when I called the number given by my caller ID the individual that answered said that it was an automated system that made the call which is an absolute lie as there was no automated system start up upon answering, simple someone hanging up in my opinion. This has now been going on for one month with a total number of calls above XXXX. They have caused me a great deal of time, grief and suffering and they need to be reprimanded for this ; also my opinion.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
SLS is the servicing company for XXXX bank. Supposedly, XXXX owns my XXXX mortgage which originated with XXXX XXXX. I have been unable to complete a refi on my home due to a negative title search which shows XXXX as the loan holder. I requested the required documentation from XXXX and was told that SLS has to provide the paperwork. I made numerous phone calls and written requests to SLS. They were rude and deceptive. They lied and gave me the run around. They sent me the copy of my original contract with XXXX, which did not show transfer of the loan to XXXX, more than once, in an attempt to placate me, even after I made them aware of their " mistake ''. I made XXXX written attempts. They made me wait the legal limit of 30 days and have yet to supply me with the proof that I requested, the proof that I am entitled to by law. I feel my legal rights have been violated. I think they are purposely trying to stall me with misleading information because they do n't want to admit that they can not produce the documentation I have requested. I am losing approximately {$200.00} a month each month the refi gets stalled. They have not shown any professionalism or compassion. They have yet to take any responsibility and refuse to be held accountable. Customer service reps have out and out lied to me, which I can prove, as XXXX of the calls was a XXXX way conversation in which the customer service rep stated he had the documentation, other documentation than what was already sent to me, and that he would get it right out. When I did not receive it, I called back. I spoke to a supervisor, who would not allow me to speak with the customer service rep, even though I had his name and ID number. She said she spoke to him and he denied saying he had other documentation. I asked her to pull the tape. She stated " she would, but it was not going to be any time soon ''. I never heard back. I did call the rep from XXXX back, who initiated the XXXX way call, and he confirmed what we had been told. SLS has a long history of complaints. I can see why. I do n't know why a company like XXXX would choose to be affiliated with a company like SLS. I have no choice, but I am literally XXXX,. I can not get my refi done, through absolutely no fault of my own, without XXXX and that does not look like it is ever going to happen.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: ME

Complaint narrative:
Our loan was sold to SLS after being with XXXX ( and very happy ) for almost 13 years. We had applied for a modification with XXXX and we were told all the paperwork would be sent to SLS to finish processing. I received a letter from SLS that XXXX items needed to be changed to the SLS document for further review. Items were emailed the same day, XXXX. On XXXX, I received a letter that nothing was reviewed since I did not send the items in on time. I called SLS and she stated that they had both items but the signature was in the wrong place. I had called 2 times and spoke to a person since sending the documents in. I was told everything was being processed in underwriting and that they would get back to me. On XXXX/XXXX/16, I called SLS and the automated system told me that my workout status was approved and they were finalizing the paperwork. When I questioned the Rep about that call she stated that the automated system was not always right and that I should be calling and speaking to a person every time. But, I had spoken to TWO Reps and none of them told me there was an issue with my paperwork. I asked if I could send in the ONE piece of paper that had the wrong info on it and I was told " No, you need to send a whole new packet into us to process again. '' I asked why no one called me to let me know that the packet was wrong since I had received information re : the missing paperwork. I was told that it was my responsibility to call and follow up. But, I did, so if I did my job, why are they not doing theirs?!

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 2016-07-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
SLS ( Specialized Loan Servicing ) is a fraudulent mortgage company that is trying to foreclose on my home. I have sent documents ( per the company 's request ) on 3 separate occasions. Each time I send the requested information ( RMA, check stubs, XXXX, hardship letter, homeowners declaration page, XXXX then call for a status of my application I get a customer service representative that reviews my documents and ALLEGEDLY finds something else wrong. I highly disappointed and deeply saddened by the practices of this company. I have repeatedly sent paperwork that is not accepted by this company, although it is everything they have asked me to send. PLEASE HELP! 
This company is playing a maze game without an out! 
My property address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Illinois XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted me after I asked not to
Company: Franklin Collection Service, Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I was called on my personal number on XXXX/XXXX/2016. I asked the representative for no further calls. I explained that I would pay when I could pay. 
The representative said it does not work that way and they could continue to call as long as I owe. I explained that no, they are not. I told the representative again, do not call. 
On XXXX/XXXX/2016 this company called my place of employment and threatened to sue me. 
The company name is Franklin collection Service

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
After submitting all necessary documentation required for my loan application Fairway Mortgage did NOT notice that one of the items on my credit report was showing " in disputed ''. The week prior to close they had me sign a paper advising the credit bureau that the item was no longer in dispute. In so doing it changed the last activity date on the disputed collection to XX/XX/XXXX disqualifying me for the loan on the last and final day of closing. Had they done their due diligence and noticed it during the initial application process the pain, anguish and expense would have been avoided. Due to their error not only did we NOT move into our home the next day but we lost, what to us, was a substantial amount of money. 
This could have been completely avoided had Fairway Mortgage done their job appropriately.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-30 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage servicer, Specialized Loan Servicing LLC ( SLS ), appears to be acting in very bad faith and is attempting to wrongfully ( and fraudulently ) foreclose on my home. They have outright ignored written agreements, and are purposefully stalling the evaluation of my Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives ( HAFA ) short sale, so that I will miss the XXXX/XXXX/16 HAFA program deadline. 

I have consistently submitted all required documents in a timely manner, and have precisely followed SLS 's instructions ( both verbal and written ). SLS 's actions also reflect the illegal practice of " Dual Tracking '' as defined by their regulatory agency, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). These are strong accusations, but only a brief review of the attached documents ( see highlights ) support my claim : 1 ) '' Change of Intent '' letter ( sent and received before XXXX/XXXX/16 due date ) 2 ) SLS 's HAFA Matrix ( downloaded from SLS 's website ) 3 ) Making Home Affordable ( MHA ) - Supplemental Directive ( SD ) XXXX, pg XXXX ) CFPB statement - illegal " dual tracking '' I would greatly appreciate any help in compelling SLS to act in good faith, and cease such deceptive and damaging practices. Please let me know if you have questions or need any additional items.

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 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: State Home Mortgage
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have a good solid contract and the buyer has already been pre-approved for the loan. The bank will not consider the short sale. Also, when I phoned the bank regarding foreclosure alternatives, it was relayed to me that my only recourse was to do a short sale. No one ever informed me about being able to apply for a loan modification. 
I had to go to an outside source to learn about this particular foreclosure alternative. I am trying my hardest to get this done. At this point I am desperate for assistance and I am reaching out to you as a consumer for help. I feel as if the lender and/or their representative did not do what the government says, which is provide alternatives to me as a homeowner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-31 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a second mortgage on my home with Specialized Loan Servicing , LLC. I pay my {$440.00} mortgage on time every month. For the last eight months I have been sending in a seperate payment of {$500.00} that I have clearly marked " Additional Payment for Principal Only ''. They have only applied XXXX of these payments to my principal. I have called three times and submitted a previous complaint. They said they corrected it and that they would send me a listing of all of my payments. They sent the list of payment but it also showed that they have only applied XXXX of these payments to principal. The other principal only payments they are holding in an " unapplied account '' or they apply it to the next regular payment. They are holding my money. Not applying it as I asked and lying to me about it when I call. I believe they are fradulently doing this to extend the loan that I am trying to pay off early.

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