vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Hello! I am trying to get a release of liability on my Shared Appreciation Modification with Ocwen. Need to get my ex husband of XXXX years off the loan. I have paid the loan on time for 4 years just me. I was denied - the reason is WHY is why I am contacting you. I was denied due to a foreclosure. I have paper work from the courts of where Loan company put a foreclosure on my record in XXXX and removing it in XXXX when I signed the SAM. They said I had to wait 7 years before the release of liability. How can I have a foreclosure on the house I am living in. Also now I have researched and saw a lot of bad things about the SAM. I am trying to refinance and now I am seeing lots of issues with the agreement I signed. YIKES. Presently I am asking help on the foreclosure business .... So was there a foreclosure and can they really deny me for that reason? I show it was dismissed without prejudges.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Don't agree with fees charged
Company: First Associates Loan Servicing LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
PEAKS private loan is the company XXXX tech has signed me up for and they have loans that are nowhere as big as the federal loans, total amount of private and federal is over XXXX, but cost almost double what the federal loans do. When checking the interest I found it was much higher than the other federal loans I have and was never told that Peaks was the company that they went through and was not even aware until I got a notice that my student loans were all consolidated for me even though I do not have a copy of any paperwork stating that I wanted them to do it. I was rushed through signing every student loan document in the school and most of the time they had already filled them out for me without me even seeing stating that I would be expelled if I did not sign it that day right then. I had no time to go through the paperwork due to the pressure from the financial department and the threat leveled against me. PEAKS, from what I have read, is part of the complaint against XXXX XXXX and was sent here from another website stating that this information should be presented.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: HW Holding, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX OF MAILINGHunter WarfieldXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX, XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXXAccount Number : XXXXDear Sir/Madam : I am disputing the above-referenced debt. Please verify this debt as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 

I dispute this debt because 1 ) I do not owe the debt and 2 ) I never received the item or service for which I am being charged. 

Because I am disputing this debt, you should not report it to the credit reporting agencies. If you have already reported it, please contact the credit reporting agencies, inform them that the debt is disputed, and ask them to delete it from my credit report. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate, or failing to report information correctly, violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

Aside from verification of the debt, do not contact me about this debt. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC Section 1692c requires that you honor this request. Your cooperation will be appreciated. 

Sincerely, _____________________XXXX XXXX : Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Response CenterXXXX XXXX XXXX Department of Consumer Affairs

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-21 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My home was totally destroyed XXXX and as a result have been displaced for the last 3 years. NY State will be purchasing the property from us so that our family can get back on or feet again. We are prevented to enter a closing due to the fact that Ocwen is refusing to produce a satisfaction of mortgage with XXXX who was bank before Ocwen took over. This has been going on for about a year now and each month that goes by I have to pay property taxes of about {$2000.00} a month. About a week and a half ago I spoke to XXXX XXXX at XXXX she promised me she would call back in a half hour. I have not heard from her since and she is not returning my calls.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX my husband and I purchased a XXXX mortgage for the amount of {$50000.00}. At some point GMAC mortgage notified us that they has purchased our loan. They sent statements and we paid. When I became ill I spoke to them and they reduced our interest rate to XXXX. GMAC mortgage filed bankruptcy in XXXX of XXXX. 

We had our first experience with Ocwen when we received a certified letter threating foreclosure. I called and gave them the account # and they could not find an account for us. I called back a few weeks later and was told again they were going to foreclose on our home. We were never told they had bought our mortgage. 

We were very behind and I was sick. We made payments. The statement also shows our principal balance of XXXX was XXXX. With a XXXX interest rate. That was the last statement I got from them after to class action law suit. When we checked our credit report it showed written off to chapter XXXX bankruptcy which we assumed the lien would be lifted as per the law. 

In XXXX on this year we tried to refinance our home with XXXX XXXX and everything was going great until a lien showed up on our home for {$46000.00}. {$4000.00} less than we took the loan out in XXXX. They also sent this letter stating we needed to contact them after XXXX got in touch with them. They do not understand why it is written off to bankruptcy and there is still a lien and neither do my husband and I. His credit score has dropped from XXXX when we started with XXXX down to XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
OCWEN bank claimed to represent a bank that folded and could n't provide documentation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I do not know what this company is and have never opened credit with them. Please help

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 2016-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
For the past 3 years I have been trying to apply for a loan modification. The company refuses to give updates when you call. They make you schedule appointments ( run arounds evasive ). The website clearly shows the documents are uploaded and the a gens confirm receipt of the documents but then they say I am still missing information. In the past 3 years that is the only answer from them is something is missing and I need to send pay stubs again. every month that goes by I send more pay stubs and then they say a letter is being sent in the mail but all it is, is the modification application again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I received a delinquent tax bill for an extra parcel of land that was included on our mortgage. It was supposed to be escrowed out of our payment, however it was not. I notified my mortgage company Caliber Home Loans of this in XXXX XXXX and a research request was submitted. I called back in XXXX XXXX after receiving yet another delinquent tax bill. They informed me the research request was still pending from XX/XX/XXXX. I have called back again on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and today XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and still no action has been taken, according to the representatives with whom I have spoken. I have faxed in 3 Qualified Written Requests with no response from their company. Meanwhile, my delinquent tax bill is accruing more late fees. This is a direct violation of RESPA, as my account is not being escrowed properly and I have notified them on XXXX occasions that this needs to be remedied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Other financial service — Credit repair
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau : ( 1 ) Property located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX new jersey XXXX should not be in mu name, XXXX XXXX XXXX. I, XXXX XXXX XXXX, did not sign the application for the loan, and the contract was legally rescinded. 

( 2 ) There is a legally binding contract ( SHORT SELLAGE-bank approval ), and the buyer is in breach of contract. 

( 3 ) A foreclosure is in process, and their paperwork service of process is defective. I was not served the complaint or summons and the default judgment awarded them is VOIDED. Their was no due diligence on their part when they intentionally knew the mailing address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Georgia XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX ) I, XXXX XXXX XXXX, keep have the same problem with self-proclaimed thugs, lawyer judges, et.al in the state of New Jersey and they need to STOP, adhere to their Laws/Statutes/Codes/Rules. 

Make them understand this simple concept : What they are doing is wrong. 

Please provide immediate resolute remedy without them further negatively affecting me, XXXX XXXX XXXX-The Innocent victim. 

XXXX and XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
From XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX phoned me four days in a row ( one call each day ) looking to collect the money I owe XXXX. The 4th time I told the caller that what they did is illegal. She responded by saying " I do n't know anything about that ''. I tell them that I am on public assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The home loan was transferred from XXXX to Caliber Home loans in XXXX XXXX. In XXXX XXXX, XXXX Caliber Home Loans filed a motion to cancel the foreclosure on my XXXX real property at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida XXXX loan number XXXX. I made application for a loan modification. Despite the servicers motion to cancel the foreclosure sale the foreclosure sale was held by surprise. I have attempted to save my primary residence for my XXXX children. I have been told I have to vacate the house now. When I asked about relocation assistance monies and a move out date I was not given an answer. There is a pending appeal and pending eviction. The appeal attorney name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX The eviction attorney name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My first request is to follow up with the loan modification. My second request is to be given a XXXX XXXX, XXXX move out date with relocation assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
An offer was submitted for review on a system called XXXX ( very bad and difficult system to navigate ) and the lender informed my authorized 3rd party that they needed to have the Property released from my Bankruptcy. once it was released they asked to submit a new offer and voided the previous offer. I called this morning and asked to speak with someone who then informed me that they required 37 days to review and that the schedule sale date was too close and they would cancel the new increased offer which would have been submitted today. They also said that Bankruptcy should n't be used as a tool to stop the sale. Which i think is a matter of personal opinion as i will fight to keep my credit and avoid a foreclosure altogether.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted me after I asked not to
Company: Rocky Mountain Recovery Group
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/2015 at XXXX CST I received a voice mail from RMR. In regards to my Husbands ex wife. I informed them I have nothing to do with her. They stated that she provided my number. told them she does not have my number and this is a cell phone to never call it again. I instructed this is a cell phone and not to call it again. On XXXX/XXXX/2015 at XXXX CST I received a call and voice mail form another number regarding the same company and same matter. I called the number back spoke to a very rude rep who stated that i had to wait XXXX hours for my number to be removed. Was told the computer called me advised them since they were informed this was a cell phone with no authority to leave message or call they have violated the TCPA. i spoke with a XXXX XXXX who was very rude. I am being harassed over a debt that is not mine and i have nothing to do with.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-04 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Aqua Finance, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
We went through a copy called XXXX XXXX XXXX for a pool loan. The total cost of the project was {$50000.00}. We did not have all of the funds and only needed a loan for {$15000.00}. When we started the process we were told it was unsecured and nothing will be attached to the property. 
XXXX sold the loan to Aqua Finance which is who I signed all of the loan papers with. I read the loan documents before I signed and nowhere did it say it they would file anything against my property via a lien or a XXXX filing. 
I am refinancing my home and was told they filed a XXXX on my whole property. I was concerned and called Aqua to see what was going on. I was told that 's what they do and have been doing that for ever. I asked them where in the contract I signed, it stated that they were filing a UCC on my property. They referred me to a section of the contract under Additional Provisions ( B. ) Security Interest. I read it and know where under that section did it say they were filing anything against the property. 
I spoke with XXXX XXXX Collection Manager for Aqua and he sent me the same document saying the same thing.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a Home Loan with Caliber Home Loan about 4 years. I am always about 15 days early. I have an XXXX Credit score. I am XXXX XXXX XXXX. Last month i did not get a payment slip. I was one day late and received harassing phone calls. I paid my XXXX payment on XXXX. I received the XXXX Billing yesterday on XXXX XXXX. It was due XXXX XXXX. I tried to call the phone listed on their Invoice XXXX XXXX XXXX. The automated operator did not recognize my " phone # ''. They did Not recognize my account #. Automated system disconnected me. I tried 7 times. I tried to call Caliber Home Loan Corporate # XXXX XXXX XXXX. Same Problem! They did not recognize my Phone # or my account # and disconnected me. This is Outrageous! 
I am entitled to call my Mortgage Company and find out my payment schedule situation. 
I am making a formal complaint I will enclose payments I made and their invoices. 
There are volumes of complaints against Caliber Home Loans.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION - SAN FRANCISCO MAIN BRANCH
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have online bill pay through Union Bank. In XXXX, I had XXXX bills to be taken out on XXXX XXXX, totaling {$220.00}. Because of the holiday on XXXX XXXX, they paid these XXXX bills on XXXX/XXXX/2015, overdrawing my account and then charging me {$33.00} for each online payment. ( {$130.00} total ) I have my small pension automatically deposited on the XXXX of each month, so my money was not in there on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I phoned them and asked for that {$130.00} overdraft fee returned and they said it was not the banks error so they would not return the fee. I said it was the banks error because they paid my bills early and they disagreed. I told them I would file a complaint with the CFPB and they said they would give me {$99.00} back, but not all of it. I told them I would still file this complaint if they did not refund the entire amount. I, then had XXXX checks presented and because I was overdrawn the {$31.00} ( because I had not gotten the entire overdraft penalty back ) they charged me another {$66.00} overdraft penalty. I phoned the temporary branch manager to talk to her and she would not return my call. Union Bank has my mortgage and, once when I complained about some charges, one of the reps stated, " We will always have your mortgage! '' I am in the process of changing banks, but this is so exasperating! I have banked with them for 30 years. I have my SSI and Pension automatically deposited. They are brutal charging the fees and heartless when I need help. I only have 2 more years on my mortgage, so I am happy to not have much longer to deal with this horrible!!! bank. When the banks were having their charges look into by CFPB I mysteriously had a deposit made into my account by UnionBank, not telling me why! I am thinking it was for past fees they charged me that they should not have charged me initially. As I see it, they owe me {$33.00} from the early payment of my bills online and the {$66.00} they charge me because they would not return the entire {$130.00} overdraft fee. Thank you for looking into this complaint. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: VW Credit
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
The insurance group of several leasing / loan auto companies, ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Washington I believe ), keep sending me faxes that have nothing to do with me and have the personal information of other people. The most recent one was sent at XXXX. I have called them to stop it but there is no one to talk to. I have left 5 messages. I am starting to believe that some low level employee is doing it on purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Delinquent account — 
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
First I recieved a phone call from someone who said I was being sued over a debt I had and to call this phone number he gave me to talk tomsomeone regarding this debt. I called the number he gave me and spoke with a guy XXXX XXXX he said I was being sued for a bon ton credit card i had 15 years ago in the amount of around XXXX but i could settle this debt now and not be sued if I paid somewhere around XXXX dollars. I was freaking out I told him I did not have XXXX dollars, he told he if I gave him so much down and then i could give him the rest later. I had to give him a date I would b able to give him the rest. He said he sent me letter saying I was going to be sued but i never recieved them. Well when I looked at my bank statement the XXXX dollar payment was made to a company called XXXX in California. My wife did some research and found people online were being scammed in the same way I was being scammed. So I called XXXX and told him I was afraid I was being scammed and he said he would send me a statement, saying what I owed and other information, by email. I got the email and at the top it said his company name which is XXXX and XXXX. My wife immeadately looked them up online and nothing came up. So I called the bon ton they said they didnt have any record of my account and that the statue if limitations would have ran out on my credit card and that they couldnt come after me 17 years later for this debt. She said to look up my credit score and if there was something u owed it would b on there. So did that and there was nothing. I called XXXX back and asked him about the statue of limitations thing and he said well u made a payment on this acct a while back. I know for a fact that I have never made a payment on this card since the last one I made 15 years ago. I told him I was n't going to pay him anymore money. He said he was going to sue me. I was XXXX in my youth and made mistakes I 'm still paying, in bad credit, for, but these guys are taking advantage of people.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation