Date Received: 2023-11-27
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Problem with customer service
Consumer Complaint: I was approved for discharge both from the group discharge from Pres. Biden and Sweet v. Cardona but has not received my refund.
Company Response:
State: NJ
Zip: 080XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: I have a bunch of student loans that are apparently thru Nelnet, which I have never even applied for thru on my credit. Looking at a current copy of my credit report thru XXXX, it has no method as far as the dates and order that they are listed on my report. I find it odd that they jump around? As I did have student loans, I have always chosen income based repayment not sure what these terms are for these loans. It also puzzles me looking at how many are listed? When I applied for a loan thru XXXX XXXX, I requested XXXX amount, XXXX and I think they approved it XXXX, then XXXX, but I'm not 100 % on exact amount. However, they did not list each dispersement as a separate loan ; it was XXXX loan that was given to the school and the financial aid department then released funds every semester. This private loan wasn't even applied for until XXXX, and I graduated XX/XX/XXXX. I have no idea which school these loans are even for. I have disputed the Nelnet previously but it looks like it only multiplied them, from my point of view only having a phone as I have been experiencing a hardship that is due to identity theft that I also believe may include money laundering as the information I have found is that my personal info is slightly altered like d.o.b ore name spelling as to move money like any lump payments, inheritance unknown and even reward/award funds that were unexpected and a chance for the fraud. As I have been dealing with this since XXXX and I have become less capable to focus all my attention on this situation due to the result that has led to loss of resources like a place to live due to illegally being evicted, closed credit accounts from duplicate cards n technology hack that mirrored everything causing confusion n misdirected charges n credits. I have no co signer ore other attachments that have the power to open accts in my name ore make financial decisions. I am curious to get the information on these accounts so I know the profile info to verify like driver 's license number n d.o.b., address when applied, ph number used at the time. I would like to know which school I went to and what kind of degree I received if any. What kind of terms for repayment was agreed because living on fixed income, I usually choose income based repayment plan as it only last 10 years n payment are forgiven if not paid in full by that time aside from normal deferment if my current situation is still not able to make payments due to income to low and living expenses too high. So not sure what ore why this is on my report, would like copies of application and all requested above ore have it taken off my credit report as it is causing more hardship and I'm already barely living in my car as it is on its last leg.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 94518
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Trouble with how payments are being handled
Consumer Complaint: Hello My loans were transferred from Great Lakes to Nelnet. I made an attempt to pay off my loans in full on XXXX XXXX XXXX. The Nelnet website says it was processed and the debt was paid in full. 4 days later, the debt amount ( including interest ) appeared again. I received a notification from the Nelnet website stating the money was rejected by my financial institution. I again made another attempt to pay off the loan on XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, Nelnet says processed, and then paid in full, and today ( XX/XX/XXXXXXXX ), the original debt amount and interest are back on my account. I contacted my bank on XXXX XXXX, XXXX about this issue, and the representative I spoke with stated they did not receive any charge from Nelnet and are unsure why the money was not taken from them. I contacted Nelnet about the inconsistency and to get more details about why both payments were not accepted, and the wait time was over 94 minutes. I kept records of both confirmation from Nelnet saying my debt was paid in full and the record from my bank stating Nelnet did not make a charge. The interest on my student loans keeps increasing daily and I am actively prevented from paying off my debts. This negatively impacts people 's finances. How is this okay? How can this be acceptable? I never had issues like this with Great Lakes.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10466
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Problem with customer service
Consumer Complaint: I am writing to bring to your attention the distressing situation I have encountered with my student loan servicer, Nelnet. I am reaching out in the hope that the CFPB can intervene and assist in resolving the issues I am facing. Over the past month and a half, I have made multiple attempts to contact Nelnet through emails and phone calls regarding my student loan. Unfortunately, my efforts have proven futile as I find myself on hold for over an hour each time without any resolution or response. This lack of communication has left me feeling frustrated and concerned about the status of my student loan account. Specifically, I have submitted a request to reduce my payment and transition to a new payment plan XXXX times within the last month and a half. According to Nelnet 's information, this application process should take XXXX days to complete. Regrettably, there has been no movement on my application, and I am left in the dark regarding the status of my request. This delay is causing significant stress as I am eager to address my financial obligations promptly. Compounding this issue is the fact that, due to Nelnet 's unwillingness or inability to process my request, my account is now marked as late. This adverse impact on my credit and financial standing further adds to the urgency of resolving this matter promptly. I understand that the workload for student loan servicers can be substantial, but the complete lack of responsiveness, the prolonged wait times on the phone, and the resultant late status on my account are unacceptable. As a responsible borrower, I am committed to fulfilling my financial obligations, and I believe that clear communication and timely processing of requests are essential components of a fair and functional system. I kindly request the CFPB 's assistance in investigating this matter and ensuring that Nelnet addresses the issues at hand promptly. Your intervention is crucial to alleviating the financial uncertainty and stress that this situation has caused me. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to a resolution that ensures fair and efficient student loan servicing practices. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Company Response:
State: OH
Zip: 44077
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Need information about your loan balance or loan terms
Consumer Complaint: I have been paying my student loans for XXXX years and I am on a repayment plan of a total of 20 years then they will be discharged/forgiven. My student loans have been paid to Federal Student Aid ( FSA ) since XXXX ( XXXX years ) and they were transferred over to NELNET. I have asked Nelnet 3 times ( once on the phone after waiting on hold for XXXX hours and twice by emailing them on their message portal on their website ) to provide me with a breakdown of my payment history of XXXX years and they will not. They refuse and I am worried that my XXXX years of repayments will not be counted towards my 20 year forgiveness and will be lost. I called FSA and they told me to file a complaint against Nelnet, which I did. Nelnet sent me a document that was incorrect. I need payment history of XXXX years that is accurate.
Company Response:
State: TN
Zip: 37066
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Trouble with how payments are being handled
Consumer Complaint: I have a federal loan with Nelnet, a different loan provider, i was with Great Lakes, it is impossible to get in touch with them, I am trying to get into a SAVE plan, I was denied, with no explanation. I need to lower my payments, i am on social security and a widower, I am financially struggling, please help. XXXX XXXX.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91040
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: This debt engaged in abusive, deceptive and unfair practices of the FDCPA which prohibits. They furnished this account that we didnt agree upon and I didnt sign an agreement on. A legal contract is signed by two parties and I did not participate in any of it. More so they didnt follow the proper 5 step validation procedure which make this unfair practices. According to the FDCPA Im entitled to XXXX dollars per violation and clearly they violated my rights.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78613
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-29
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Problem with customer service
Consumer Complaint: I had sent messages to Nelnet in XXXX through their website twice requesting to change the date of my payment as I already had several bills being automatically deducted from my bank account around the same time. Days and weeks passed with no response. I called on XX/XX/XXXX and after an EXTENSIVE time on hold, was finally able to speak to someone and requested that my due date be changed to the XXXX of the month. At the end of last week, I received my statement in the mail saying that my next payment would automatically be withdrawn on XX/XX/XXXX, which is the original due date I asked to be changed to mid month. I tried to call on Saturday to ask why my date had not been changed as I requested but there are no representatives available on the weekend. I work a full time job and it is very difficult to make calls like this during my work day. This morning around XXXX I called and used the option to receive a call back without losing my place in line. The estimated call back time was 33 minutes. At noon I still had not received a call back so I again tried to call and waited for almost an hour before I had to hang up due to time constraints. When I got home from work this evening, I tried to call yet again around XXXX and have requested a call back. I am doubtful I will get one. I am worried that this automatic debit will cause me to overdraw my bank account because of all the other bills coming out around the same day and I can not get in touch with them to inquire about moving my due date ( which I already did over 3 weeks ago ). It is beyond frustrating to spend this much time waiting on hold or for a call back for something so simple. This company should not be permitted to operate in this manner.
Company Response:
State: OH
Zip: 43130
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-28
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: I have requested for all three of the CRAs and Dept of Education to remove all 18 student loans off my consumer report due to the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C 552a ) : The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, is a federal law that regulates the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information about individuals by federal agencies12. The law provides US citizens or permanent resident aliens with a right of access to information concerning themselves that is kept in systems of records by any agency in the Executive Branch of the federal government2. The law also establishes a code of fair information practices to protect the privacy of individuals. You do not have the legal authority to report any of these student loans on my account, per the disclosure provided by the Department of Education/Nelnet under Section F : Gramm-Leach Biley Act Notice and Privacy Act Notice, that was supplied from the direct subsidized loan and direct unsubsidized loan MPN. No section indicates that these loans ( 18 total ) should be reported in my consumer report ; I have attached proof and require that you delete my consumer report immediately. As a consumer, I have the right to privacy according to the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ), which requires that the following notice be provided to you ; The authority for collecting the requested information from and about you are 451 et seq. of the Higher Education Act ( HEA ] of 1965, as amended ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ] and the authorities for collecting and using your Social Security Number ( SSN ) are 484 ( a ) ( 4 ) of the HEA ( 20 U.S.C. 1091 ( a ) ( 4 ) ) and 31 U.S.C. n01 ( b ). Participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan ( Direct Loan ) Program and giving us your SSN are voluntary, but you must provide the requested information, including your SSN, to participate. The principal purpose for collecting the information on this form, including your SSN, is to verify your identity to determine your eligibility to receive a loan or a benefit on a loan { such as a deferment, forbearance, discharge, or forgiveness ] under the Direct Loan Program, to permit the servicing of your loan { s }, and, if it becomes necessary, to locate you and to collect and report on your loan ( s ) if your loan ( s ] become delinquent or in default. We also use your SSN as an account identifier to permit you to access your account information electronically. I am requesting that you send me the legal documents and disclosures required by the XXXX XXXX database that show that you have legal rights to report all items on my credit report that I did authorize you to register.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75071
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-11-30
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Subissue: Trouble with how payments are being handled
Consumer Complaint: I made a payment on my XXXX student loan, ( which does not go into repayment status until XXXX ) on XX/XX/XXXX through NelNets website. I confirmed that the payment was deducted from my bank account on XX/XX/XXXX. Servicer ( nelnet ) and XXXX XXXX do not show this payment having been made as of XX/XX/XXXX. Spoke with Nelnet for over 2 hours. They stated that the main system does not show the payment was made. They had to reach out to another department and was able to verify that they did receive the funds on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX advised they would put a ticket in for the funds to be credited to my account which would take XXXX weeks. This is not handling my payments in a timely manner. I request that they provide a provisional credit so that my account would reflect an accurate balance since they have verified that they received my funds and so that I could continue to make my payments and this was verbally denied. I was told not to worry, it would be fixed in 4-6 weeks and there was nothing they could do. Account XXXX
Company Response:
State: SC
Zip: 29073
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-11-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A