Date Received: 2016-02-25
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XXXX I called Citizens Bank to inquire as to why my account was in overdraft and the service rep asked me to hold and kept me waiting for 12 minutes. When they returned I explained to them that I am currently unemployed and as a courtesy would they stop debiting my account of the daily {$7.00} overdraft fee. The customer rep then told me it was my fault, laughed at me and hung up the telephone. I d already made a payment of {$44.00} for a {$20.00} overdraft and the current overdraft total is now over {$50.00}.
Company Response:
State: PA
Zip: 19149
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-25
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-26
Issue: Settlement process and costs
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I applied for a home loan, I was approved. When I was to close on the loan, the closers said unless the taxes on the home were paid, we would n't be able to get the loan. They presented a settlement statement sheet, that states moneys were deducted from the loan amount, to pay taxes for XXXX parcel XXXX XXXX {$160.00} and XXXX {$1700.00}, as well as parcel XXXX delinquent taxes for {$2400.00} which is for XX/XX/XXXX, also parcel XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$4.00} and parcel XXXX XXXX {$44.00} and parcel XXXX Delinquent {$76.00}. They also state that they charged the borrower {$1500.00} to do it. I talked to XXXX XXXX, they told me several times, in XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, that the taxes were not applied to the right place, that delinquent taxes, were to go to XXXX XXXX in XXXX. I also told them if the taxes were n't paid before XX/XX/XXXX penalties and interest would accure. They sent all the taxes to the City of XXXX. They were not paid on time, so Citizen Bank paid the taxes it seems. Now they are coming after me. I have been paying my loan on time. All of a sudden, they stopped applying the money being sent towards the loan, created and escrow account, and I owe them for taxes not paid for XX/XX/XXXX. The payments are being sent, but since they say we owe, they are not applying the payments to the loan, but to the escrow towards the taxes. I have made several attempts to show them their error, but nothing has worked thus far. This matter is getting worst, and it will potentially ruin my credit, as well as a possible foreclosure for none payment. I paid the XX/XX/XXXX XXXX taxes but somehow they managed to pick up the winter taxes. They keep telling me, that they are investigating the matter, but still not applying my payments.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 482XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-03-01
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-19
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: We applied for a conventional mortgage with Citizens Bank. We submitted an offer on a HUD home where we agreed to make repairs. This was laid out in purchase agreement submitted to the bank on day 1. We proceeded to go through loan process only to find out after 6 weeks that they can not fund a conventional loan on a home that needs repairs. I spent countless hours submitting documents & trying to get status. Loan officer was unresponsive and even after escalated to his boss, not much changed. We paid for an appraisal {$450.00} for a loan that could not be funded. This was never disclosed to us. This has been a series of failed promises & missed deadlines. i requested letter stating that we could not proceed till repairs were made so that we could feed that info back to HUD. Both Loan officer and his boss refused. This will result in the loss of my earnest money of {$1000.00}. This has been stressful, and difficult to understand. I have a timeline ( attached ) of all the events laid out on spreadsheet that I gathered from a series of emails and conversations thru this process. I have never encountered worse customer service. It 's my understanding that we should have received a notice of approval within 30 days. This is a violation. I have been instructed to withdraw my application by XXXX XXXX. I have not done so. The bank should issue letter stating that they are unwilling to provide conventional financing on collateral. Denial for financing should be issued due to collateral not withdrawal of my application. Your consideration in this matter is greatly appreciated. It is my hope that no one else will have to endure this kind of service in there quest for a loan. So disappointing!!!
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 48150
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-18
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Citizen banks system told XXXX XXXX 's system my account was invalid and rejected my payment causing adverse entry on my credit report. They also re order debts to maximize fees and this is done during system down time after debits have posted to the account earlier that day.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 48150
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-16
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I transferred {$500.00} to my Citizens Bank checking account on or about XXXX/XXXX/16. When I withdrew {$200.00} on XXXX/XXXX/16, the balance reflected at the ATM machine was {$440.00}. One day later, my balance reflected - {$53.00}, and a {$35.00} fee was assessed as an overdraft charge. When I messaged Citizens Bank online, " XXXX XXXX '' informed me that the {$500.00} did not show up in my account until XXXX/XXXX/16, and that the {$35.00} fee would not be waived. However, as I checked my account balance at the ATM ( Citizens Bank 's own ATM machine! ) and it was over {$600.00}, I do not believe a {$35.00} fee should have been assessed. I am happy to file a XXXX or any other complaint as needed to achieve this refund, as the fee assessed was clearly fraudulent.
Company Response:
State: MA
Zip: 02140
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: Yes
Date Received: 2016-02-17
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: harassing collection call at work during work hours and account is not even 16 days late.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 34743
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-14
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: While reviewing my credit report, I noticed an unauthorized and fraudulent inquiries initiated by CITIZENS ONE AUTO FINANCE on XXXX XXXX. I did not authorize employees of CITIZEN ONE AUTO FINANCE to review my credit report at any time. I have requested that CITIZEN ONE provide me with any signed documents to validate this inquiry within 5 business days and they have failed to do so. The inquiries into my credit profile without my clear written authorization is in violation of my FRCA and Privacy Rights. I am requesting that CITIZEN ONE AUTO FINAANCE contact ALL credit Reporting agencies to permanently dele these adverse information as they directly have resulted in my inability to obtain new credit or employment and Housing.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 11434
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-10
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I took out XXXX separate loans through Citizens One Bank in XXXX, XXXX as part of XXXX 's iPhone Upgrade Program. As part of the program I am required to submit banking or credit card information for automatic monthly withdrawals of the payments. I was incorrectly charged twice for my first scheduled monthly payment for XXXX loans on XX/XX/XXXX. I contacted Citizens One immediately to get this corrected and was promised a prompt refund but did not receive one until XX/XX/XXXX. Once the refund was issued my account was immediately and incorrectly labeled as " Past Due ''. I again contacted Citizens One on XX/XX/XXXX and was told that they were having issues with their computer system and my account was not, in fact, past due. I was then charged one payment for each loan on XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX additional loan payments for each loan on XX/XX/XXXX. One of the three XX/XX/XXXX payments for each loan was credited back to me on XX/XX/XXXX which meant that I was still owed a refund on one payment for each of my XXXX loans. I again contacted Citizens One to get this corrected and asked to speak to a supervisor. After close to an hour on the phone I was told that a supervisor would call me back that day. After three days I still did not receive a return call so I contacted Citizens One again. I again explained to the representative what had happened and sat on hold for more than 45 minutes while they attempted to figure out what happened. I was told that a case file was opened and an " XXXX Loan Specialist '' named XXXX ( extension XXXX ) would be contacting me. Days passed with no contact so I called XXXX and left a message. Once again, days passed with no returned call so I called and left another message with XXXX but still could not receive a returned call. After another day or two I called back and finally was able to get XXXX on the phone. We went over everything from day one again and he assured me that my refund would be issued promptly and this would be corrected moving forward. The refund I was owed was sent on XX/XX/XXXX. However, as with the refund that was issued on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX my loan accounts are now shown incorrectly as being " Past Due '' again. I also received emails on XX/XX/XXXX saying that Citizens One tried unsuccessfully to process another payment for each of my XXXX loans that day when they were not due until XX/XX/XXXX - they were once again attempting to process additional multiple payments. I have again tried to contact XXXX by leaving multiple voicemails and an email but have not heard back.
Company Response:
State: WI
Zip: 53027
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-09
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I have had an existing loan with CCO Mortgage ( https : //www.citizensone.com ). They have repeated ignored my attempts to refinance my mortgage. My interest rate is so high ( 8.125 % ) and it is causing stress on my monthly finances. They do not want to touch my loan b/c they are getting such a good deal for the bank. The loan was taken out in 2005 and is a XXXX trust. All they tell me is they ca n't help me b/c it 's a XXXX loan. They are not helpful and they do not ever try to assist me in my re-fi efforts. I have tried to combine my XXXX and XXXX trust loans with them but they still do not call me back or offer any guidance. I would like to report them for being abusive with an existing customer and taking advantage of my situation.
Company Response:
State: VA
Zip: 222XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-02-09
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Applied for a mortgage on a property ( no existing mortgage, no other liens ). Property was assessed at {$440000.00}. Loan amount of {$150000.00} denied because " Value or Type of Collateral not Sufficient. '' Dishonest banking practice throughout the process.
Company Response:
State: NJ
Zip: 07307
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-02-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No