vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
We have had our mortgage with Freedom Mortgage since XX/XX/2007. Sometime early on they began using a service company called XXXX. We did not send any payments to them as we did not understand what this is all about. Each and every single, on time payment has been made to Freedom Mortgage also indicated for what month and year the payment was made. They then advised us they took it back from the service company and gave the mortgage loan a different number. We have continued and have always made the mortgage payments on time and accurate. However, on a consistent basis they continue to send us a huge balance stating the payment was not received or is late. And then finally after speaking to several agents, a revelation came to me. This agent had said that the Loan service company is getting the payments and depositing them into their account that is XXXX as Freedom Mortgage uses XXXX. That it will take a long time to straighten out. The mistake is on their part and not on ours however they continue to hurt and report negative to the XXXX credit bureaus not allowing us to refinance with a different bank or mortgage company at a far lesser interest rate : That is why it is not important to them as with Freedom Mortgage we are at a 6.75 % interest rate. Oh if only you knew how exhausting this was. We have seen a lawyer, we have sent several letters to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, XXXX and the Federal Trade Commission. Please, Please I am begging, pleading, praying and believing you can help us.

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 2016-08-24 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Freedom Mortgage continues to delay the processing of our short sale application. We are in month XXXX of our battle with this company. Friday ( XXXX ) I reached out to freedom for an update on the status of our recent appraisal. I was told on the phone that the appraisal company was requesting a new purchase agreement. Freedom never contacted us to let us know there was a paperwork issue. When I inquired what was wrong with our purchase agreement I was first told it was outdated. The agreement is not outdated there is not specific closing date and such listed. I pressed freedom on this and their answer changed. They then said ( during the same friday phone conversation ) that the purchase agreement was incomplete. I double checked with our realtor over the weekend, the agreement is in fact complete and correct. I called Freedom back today ( XXXX ) and spoke with XXXX Still who spoke with underwriting while on the phone with me. Underwriter continued to claim that the purchase agreement was incomplete and that she even tried to " push back '' but the appraiser would n't budge. I called the appraisal company myself ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and his assistant informed me that Freedom has n't yet sent the document. They sent the addendum but not the full document. Not only that, but XXXX XXXX 's office has requested the document once a week since XXXX XXXX. This is yet again another example of Freedom employees failing to do their job. Freedom has now sat on our paperwork for so long ( one year ) that we have lost our buyers and are facing foreclosure.

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 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am a veteran of the US Military and I have a XXXX since XX/XX/XXXX. My state recognizes that fact and allows me tax exemption on my mortgage. I recently refinanced with Freedom Mortgage in XXXX XXXX and did let the loan officer know that I was tax exempt but she did not include it in my paperwork, but as soon as I got the letter and the required stamp from the tax assessors office which was XX/XX/XXXX and my first was not due until XXXX XXXX, I call Freedom Mortgage and they advised me to fax them a copy of the letter I complied. Two weeks went by and I did not hear from them so I called back XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was told they did not receive my fax so I re-faxed the letter, at that time I called to verify that it was received, it was verified. From that point on I would call them every two weeks to get an update. I paid them the full payment to include late charges for XX/XX/XXXX. For XX/XX/XXXX I informed them that I needed this issue to be resolved because I am on a fixed income and could not continue making higher payments. XX/XX/XXXX I tried to make the payment anyway because I did not want a hit on my credit. I was told they would not take anything less than XXXX+ late charges. Unfortunately I could not afford the total amount and took the hit on my credit rating. I received a letter today showing that they made the adjustment for XX/XX/XXXX. but refuse to adjust for XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. I am now facing a bill for XXXX due XXXX XXXX XXXX, which I definitely can not pay. I am prepared to pay the adjusted amount for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, it seems only fair that the payment be adjusted since they received proof of the exemption, verified XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-07 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: Avant Credit Corporation
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
The lender calls repeatedly each day although I have discussed the reasons I can not presently pay the loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
When attempting to make a payment online, I received the following error message : The website is not responding at this time. Please try back later or contact your institutions customer service department for further assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience. I contacted the Freedom Mortgage customer service line and explained to them the error message. The representative informed me that the error was a known issue and that I had the option of either making a payment via the phone system for a {$10.00} fee or via a live person for a {$15.00} fee. I requested a waiver of the fee since I could not make a free payment through their website. The representative stated the fee could not be waived. I then asked to speak with a supervisor. I was transferred to a team lead, XXXX, who was able to take my payment and waive the fee. I believe that Freedom Mortgage is deceptive in its practices by attempting to charge customers a fee for a payments when the option to make a free payment is not available due to the actions of Freedom Mortgage, not by any action by the consumer. In this instance, Freedom Mortgage has no incentive to correct the online system as they are able to obtain fee income from consumers that are unable to make online payments.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I made a transfer from my XXXX XXXX XXXX checking account to my HSBC savings account using online banking ( bill pay ) as I have done for years. The {$3000.00} was deposited in my HSBC account and then they took it out charged a fee and sent a check to me marked " refer to maker '' on it. I took that to a XXXX XXXX XXXX branch and they deposited it into my XXXX account. Then a few days later it was taken out of my XXXX account again with a " refer to maker '' error. I again went to XXXX to get information and they put in a request for research. I then had a rep from XXXX contact me and state that they are doing a treasury trace but that HSBC presented the check to the treasury 4 times and that they still had the {$3000.00}. XXXX has been attempting to contact HSBC to get them to research it to no avail as they state the money is with XXXX XXXX XXXX. This has been going on since XX/XX/XXXX and I feel that I have been defrauded out of XXXX since each bank is blaming the other and no one can seem to get my {$3000.00} back into either account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have been disputing a debt which is not mine for months that is showing in my credit report as XXXX account number XXXX. I have written to XXXX several times at the address provided in the report, which is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. It turns out that this is an incorrect address for XXXX and has not been valid for years. This has cost months of delay in this process and Experian will no longer take a dispute for one reason or another. And I can not clear this up with the creditor since Experian does not list a vaild address, which I believe is the responsiblity of both Experian and the alleged creditor to have valid contact information listed under the FCRA.

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 2017-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I would like the company to honor what I was told about a year ago XXXX,2016 I paid a debt and was specificity that as of XXXX 2016 it would be removed of my credit report here a year later! They are saying that it was only going to be placed on my credit report as settled. Even though i have reached out to them and explain what I was told I would like their phone records pulled because they refuse to honor what another employee as told me. 
I feel like this is hendering the process to have to plea my case to others when they can not stand behind what was told to me! I have note of the date paid and what I was told. Thank you for your help in timely manner. XXXX

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My previous apartment complex XXXX XXXX XXXX located in XXXX XXXX Florida did not notify me of any debts remaining after moving out of their complex. I now see a balance in collections of XXXX dollars. At no point in time was I made aware or given the opportunity to dispute these items as several of the charges are invalid. I had to call the apartment complex AFTER this had been added to my credit report to see a summary of charges, which again, several I want to dispute but did not have the opportunity to do so.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19 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: First Choice Assets LLC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
When the company called me, I stated that they had the wrong number, they were looking for a XXXX. Then he tried to confirm the address and again i stated that had the wrong number and he states that I am just asking a question. Asked for the company 's information and advised that i would be filing a complaint.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-03 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
I live in Hawaii. The time difference depending on the time of year is XXXX6 hours. That means that it is not possible to get in touch via phone. I have tried to use their correspondence feature but they either do n't reply or send a form response that does not answer my question. There website currently does not work well and requires constant switching between the old a new site. This now has been for years.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other fee — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Bank of America XXXX was closed out by Bank of America. XXXX has charged a {$75.00} annual fee the month prior to deciding to close out my account. I have requested that BAC reverse off the annual fee which they are refusing to do so. 

I have talked to XXXX area on this account and reversing off the annual fee. I 'm being told that they will not reverse off the annual fee nor provide the agreed upon benefits for the card since they closed out the account and it has a balance on it. 

Bank of America is assessing me an annual fee that would provide benefit of new mileage points, discounted companion fee and free checked bags on XXXX. Since this account is close none of those benefits are provided. 

I requested that they product change to a no fee card. Once again this was refused. 

I have to question the legality and ethical behavior behind charging an annual fee on a card and not providing the benefits associated with that card. 

The last contact I had from a supervisor XXXX XXXX XXXX is that they have a contractual agreement with XXXX to charge the fee even when the account is closed. 

All my requests to have this escalated up to a XXXX level at Bank of America have also been stonewalled by representatives. It would appear that the institution is doing their best to not have the customer talk to individuals who can actually make an informed decision.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage was just sold from XXXX XXXX XXXX to a unfavorable mortgage called carrington effective XXXX XXXX I have n't received anything from this company, I 'm scared to death about having to deal with company because of the many complaints, what can I do

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Diversified Adjustment Service, Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
My utility, XXXX XXXX was ongoing from XX/XX/XXXX in XXXX, XXXX I paid all my bills on time every month before moving to XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX ). 
I never had a {$36.00} XXXX XXXX bill balance from XX/XX/XXXX nor XX/XX/XXXX, but this collection appeared on my account in error because XXXX XXXX @ ( XXXX ) XXXX told me they never had any record of this {$36.00} owing from eight to nine years ago? So I paid it anyway but it has not been removed from XXXX credit reporting. Not only is this debt erroneous but its nine ( 9 ) years old! NOT the seven ( 7 ) years that Diversified Adjustments Collections @ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX phone : ( XXXX ) XXXX. They are maliciously reporting this after nearly nine ( 9 ) years and have refused to stop doing so after I telephone and spoke to them XX/XX/XXXX. I DEMAND this erroneous collection to be removed from my credit report. I have been an XXXX XXXX customer since XX/XX/XXXX in XXXX, XXXX nearly 25 years and I have never missed a payment. I will mail supporting documents.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2006 my XXXX year old Father who I am guardian of now, took out a mortgage loan with Fifth Third bank. It was considered a cash out refinance with my fathers desire to pay off medical bills from his deceased wife XXXX XXXX who died of XXXX the year before. There was no appraisal done on the home located at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Ohio XXXX. The loan amount was {$110000.00}. At that time, there was no house within a mile radius worth {$110000.00}. I am assuming they used some some of automated valuation system or the loan was a 125 % predatory loan. The rate is 7.375 % and the loan is being held by Fifth Third bank because it was n't salable to XXXX or XXXX XXXX due to the value placed on the property. This caused my father to not be able to take advantage of the HARP or HASP program or any other type of loan produce due to the loan to value issue. My estimation of the value of the property today would be approximately XXXX to XXXX Dollars due to the massive amount of foreclosures in his neighborhood and general property value decline based on the neighborhood. My father is in a XXXX now and there is no possible way of selling the home for the amount he owes which is {$100000.00}. We contacted Fifth Third bank and asked for a principle reduction on the loan but was n't considered. They suggested a deed in Lieu of Foreclosure which we did not do. Foreclosure proceedings have begun and I am now researching filing bankruptcy to protect my father financially for any future ramifications of a foreclosure. My father is a retired teamster. He worked 40 years as a XXXX making a good decent living. The expense of my step-mothers XXXX took a toll on their finances and when she passed away his only true asset was his home and was forced to refinance and take cash out to pay off medical expenses. He was taken advantage of by Fifth Third bank when they gave him a loan that was never going to be paid off nor ever have the ability to sell his lifelong home for enough to pay off the loan. The money he receives now is needed for his care. Fifth Third Bank knowingly made a loan to him at an over inflated value to incent him to sign the papers at a desperate time of his life. Shame on them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: APR or interest rate — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have a Fifth Third Bank MasterCard with an annual interest rate of 18.99 %. I use the card regularly, and I always pay off the statement balance before the due date on the XXXX of every month. For the month of XXXX, my statement period started on XXXX XXXX and the statement amount of {$1300.00} was due on XXXX XXXX. I had no other purchases from before, since I had paid off every previous statement balance in full. In order to pay off the XXXX, I was waiting for a {$850.00} check to clear my Fifth Third checking account, which it did on Monday XXXX XXXX. Before the {$850.00} cleared, I sent {$460.00} on XXXX XXXX from my 5/3rd checking via electronic transfer to the credit card. On XXXX XXXX, I sent the other {$850.00}. The bank took out the {$460.00} on XXXX XXXX. Now, when I look at my account, it shows that I paid on XXXX XXXX, even though I sent the {$460.00} on the XXXX and the bank took it out of my account immediately. XXXX, they charged me an interest amount of {$21.00}. I understand I owe interest on the {$850.00} that was a few days late, but they can not explain to me how they came up with the {$21.00}. The rep to whom I spoke thought the 18.99 % was charged monthly and did n't even know to divide it by XXXX for monthly. She got nervous when I asked her specific questions about how they calculate interest. Her explanation was " the computer calculates it that way. '' In summation:1 ) Fifth Third Bank took {$460.00} from my checking at their bank on the XXXX and waited until the XXXX to post it so that I would miss the XXXX XXXX due date2 ) They charged me an an interest amount that they can not explain the calculation behind3 ) All of a sudden my due date for XXXX is the XXXX, even though it has been the XXXX for a few years now. 
I feel like they are employing tactics that were outlawed for a few years now.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Diversified Adjustment Service, Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
They call daily, multiple times a day. Despite the fact that I have been making regular monthly payments. They want me to pay the balance due, which I do not have the means to do. I have not disputed the debt, nor have I tried to not to pay. I am paying monthly. The representatives are rude and unpleasant for no reason.

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