Date Received: 2016-01-29
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Ocwen Loan Servicing , LLC ( " Ocwen '' ) incorrectly denied me a HAMP modification and instead completed an in-house loan modification on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The new payment amount was {$2000.00} ; however, on or about XXXX XXXX, Ocwen changed my mortgage payment to {$2600.00}. I was informed that this increase was due to an escrow adjustment. Upon further discussion, Ocwen admitted that at the time of the modification they had failed to accurately calculate the total escrow due. It appears that Ocwen purposely failed to accurately calculate and/or include known escrow in order to provide a falsified loan modification. By knowingly failing to accurately incorporate the historically known escrow, Ocwen avoided making the necessary interest rate adjustments and/or principal foregiveness necessary to provide a true and accurate loan modification. I have raised these concerns on at least 4 occasions ( the most recent with the Ocwen Office of the Consumer Ombudsman ) and in each instance my concerns have gone unaddressed. In each case Ocwen has failed to address that the XXXX XXXX loan modification was materially flawed and has failed to address my request that the XXXX XXXX loan modification be recalculated using the correct escrow amount which have been available to Ocwen since before XXXX XXXX. Once again, my concern is that Ocwen incorrectly denied me a HAMP modification and then intentionally failed to include total escrow in order to provide a false loan modification which they had no intention of honoring. I believe that a review of Ocwen in-house loan modifications will reveal a similar pattern among it 's customers. A pattern of incorrectly denying HAMP modifications in order to steer its customers to it 's in-house loan modification program and then purposely omitting key information ( i.e. escrow amount ) so that they can provide false loan modifications which they intend to immediately adjust upon completing an updated escrow analysis.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33161
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: Yes
Date Received: 2016-01-28
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I am in an active modification review with my lender Ocwen, as of XXXX/XXXX/2016 I was informed that additional documents were needed and was informed from XXXX ID # XXXX that the sale currently set for XXXX/XXXX/2016 was ON HOLD pending further documents in which was faxed over on XXXX/XXXX/2016. Now after following up with the lender I am informed the sale is in fact active and they are proceeding tomorrow XXXX/XXXX/2016 at XXXX XXXX leaving me no option but to file an emergency bankruptcy.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 90250
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-28
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Loan is with Ocwen and we are in pre-foreclosure. We did not know this as we thought house was foreclosed in XXXX. WE NEVER asked for a postponement of the sale until recently once we understood how a short sale would help them avoid foreclosure. WE was told by Option One, back in XXXX that there was " Nothing they could do for us and to GET OUT '' of the house. Wr were told it would foreclose in XXXX XXXX, so we left 100 %. The house has sat vacant for years now, and we never knew the bank did n't foreclose on us, until XXXX XXXX reached out to let us know. I believe we deserve a break and would love to see get a short sale approved. Today, Ocwen basically confirmed foreclosure is XXXX and that they did not have enough time to review the option and closed out the short sale review. We sent the proposal to Ocwen on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, and are asking for postponement of the sale in order to get short sale reviewed. There is a cash offer on the table. Again, We the seller has never asked for a postponement, this is the first time and Ocwen is saying NO. can you please stop this forecloseure and allow us to do short sale. We have been riddled with one problem after another with medical issues since XXXX the reason we fel behind was told to leave and now this. I was given a complaint number # XXXX from our expert who is trying to help us. Thank you for your time XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX )
Company Response:
State: WA
Zip: 99004
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-27
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: During my time with Ocwen Mortgage, they changed my monthly payments to Bi-monthly. Once this occurred it seem like every month I would receive a late payment before my payment was even due. A few months they had reported me late before the XXXX of the month. I have been in contact with them several times and each time the answer is different. I currently sold my home but cant get a new loan due to them falsely reporting on my credit report. when I try to get this resolved I get the run around. When I finally got a phone number to call its to a pizza place. Every review online is the same thing. The people need to be stopped.
Company Response:
State: AZ
Zip: 85335
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-27
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Loan is with Ocwen and seller is in pre-foreclosure, has NEVER asked for a postponement of the sale until recently once seller understood how a short sale would help them avoid foreclosure. Seller was told by Option One, back in XXXX that there was " Nothing they could do for them and to GET OUT '' of the house. They were told it would foreclose in XXXX XXXX. The house has sat vacant for years now, and seller never knew the bank did n't foreclose on them, until I reached out to let them know. After learning their story, i believe they deserve a break and would love to see them get a short sale approved. Today, Ocwen basically confirmed foreclosure is XXXX and that they did not have enough time to review the option and closed out the short sale review. We sent the proposal to Ocwen on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, and are asking for postponement of the sale in order to get short sale reviewed. There is a cash offer on the table. Again, the seller has never asked for a postponement, this is the first time and Ocwen is saying no.
Company Response:
State: WA
Zip: 98683
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-27
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: This is concerning Ocwen Loan service, with my home at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I first started with a HAMP back in XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX for the person that was renting the home did not get any place with that XXXX kept getting paper work and keeping the rent money where they wanted to foreclosure I file bankruptcy. So we kept trying they kept asking for paper work that I kept sending in. Later they sent it to Ocwen by that time the person who wanted the house moved so I got some one else we start pay ing and still trying to get the modification going not place. So those people moved the last people tried every thing still no progress they asked me to turn it into a lawyer then nothing happen they asked us to get a reality we did, the reality been working with a buyer for just about three years with Ocwen on a short sale. Every time we turn something in we always get something we can not please Ocwen my file is big the reality file is big we were suppose on the short sale on XXXX XXXX XXXX next thing we new they were running it min the paper about Foreclosure, the lawyer called they said they did not say foreclosure I had cut it out of the paper got XXXX of the nurses to fax it to the lawyer I still have that copy. They gave me until XX/XX/XXXX to re submit everything I sent in my RMA the reality stated that her person had sad he was tire of Ocwen he had changed Please I need help I tried everything his mind but on to day which is XXXX XXXX, XXXX he was going to try again if this do not work he will not do it any more. He was going to pay cash for the house. I have tried every thing where am I to go from here if you need anything I can get UPS to send it to you Thanks We will work on one at a time My home house XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX some of the same this but a little differ So I got to have some place to stay until I can get everything together. Please help me I am sick tire. The foreclosure was suppose to be XXXX XXXX XXXX but the lawyer called after he got my paper that was in the newpaper. I did not get a Foreclosure letter from a lawyer.
Company Response:
State: MS
Zip: 38654
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-27
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: In XXXX I completed a deed in lieu with Ocwen Loan Servicing for my house in XXXX County at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I received a XXXX from Ocwen showing the release of lien effective XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The credit bureaus all show the loan discharged from my credit report in XXXX. In XXXX XXXX I began receiving foreclosure notices from Ocwen and phone calls from their customer service department. I also spoke with a relationship specialist. None of them could tell me why after 9 months I started receiving foreclosure notices even though I do n't own the property. I did find out in XXXX of XXXX that the paperwork sent to Ocwen 's attorney was not filed with XXXX County because the lawyer is " no longer in business ''. Also, I found that the house was listed with a real estate agent from XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX by a realtor hired by Ocwen. I spoke with the realtor and she stated there was an interested buyer in the home but they could not get clear title on the house because Ocwen 's attorney failed to file the paperwork with XXXX County. I also received a letter dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX stating my deed in lieu was completed XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. That is 4 years before starting the deed in lieu process.
Company Response:
State: MT
Zip: 594XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-27
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I inquired XX/XX/XXXX about refinancing or obtaining a rate reduction on my current mortgage, which is serviced by Ocwen@9.75 % fixed rate. I was directed to file a mortgage assistance application and submit supporting documents. I did this, after which I was notified by the XXXX alerts that my mortgage terms had been changed and now being paid under a modified payment plan. I immediately contacted Ocwen, they stated that my account was approved for a trial modification. I stated at that time that I had not requested nor agreed to any changes to my mortgage terms. I asked that they immediately correct the credit reporting. I was told that this would be corrected. Since XXXX XXXX, I have been continuously contacting them to correct this reporting, it has now been reported as no payments have been made since XXXX. I have made every payment in full and on time. Ocwen has refused to apply my payments and remove the trial modification, which I never agreed to. Ocwen is stating that by filing a mortgage assistance application it automatically gives them authorization to make changes to my mortgage terms without my approval to such changes. Since I made my payment in full and on time, they are stating that means I have agreed. However, if I did n't make my payments I would be placed in default. I have spoken with XXXX XXXX XXXX, who has also spoken with Ocwen. Ocwen advised them that the corrections would be made and accurately reported. However, no changes have been made and Ocwen insists that they have the authority to modify the loan. They are stating that I have to send a written request asking them to cancel and remove the account from a modified payment plan. I disagree with this. Doing this allows them to keep the inaccurate information on my credit report which has cause severe damage to my credit score. It has impaired me from being able to refinance this loan with another institution. I have had this loan since XXXX XXXX and have never missed nor been late on a payment. I have tried every year since XX/XX/XXXX to refinance and have not been able to. I have never agreed to any changes, trial modification, nor permanent modification ; not verbally nor written. The only document I signed was the application for review. In which it states under the : BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT Section XXXX XXXX XXXX. If I am eligible for assistance under MHA or any other mortgage relief program, and I accept and agree to all terms of any notice, plan, or agreement, I also agree that : a. The terms of this Acknowledgment and Agreement are incorporated into such notice, plan, or agreement by reference as if set forth therein in full. b. My first timely payment, if required, following my Servicer 's determination and notification of my eligibility or prequalification for assistance will serve as my acceptance of the terms set forth in the notice, plan, or agreement sent to me. c. The Servicer 's acceptance of any payments under the plan will not be a waiver of any acceleration of my loan or foreclosure action that has occurred and will not cure my default unless such payments are sufficient to completely cure my entire default under my loan. d. Payments due under a trial period plan for a modification will contain escrow accounts. If I was not previously required to pay escrow amounts, and my trial period plan contains escrow amounts, I agree to the establishment of an escrow account and agree that any prior waiver is revoked. Payments due under a repayment plan or forbearance plan may or may not contain escrow amounts ; I agree to the establishment of an escrow account and agree that any prior escrow waiver is revoked.
Company Response:
State: TN
Zip: 38118
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: Yes
Date Received: 2016-01-26
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: Case number : XXXX : Your submission, [ Case number : XXXX ] XXXX XXXX XXXX Reply | To : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX ; XXXXXXXXXXXX & gt ; ; Tue XXXX/XXXX/2016 XXXX XXXX Good afternoon and now we have yet ANOTHER challenge in regard to the OCWEN error regarding the amount they WANTED as owed as to the amount they settled on a month ago. SO, I received all documents stating that the actual amount to be paid into ESCROW was still $ XXXX and, I 've already paid in {$1000.00} of it as they gave me NO OPTION FOR AN INCREASED PAYMENT for a year possibly, but we are taking care of it so by the time in XXXX the taxes are due again, the money will be paid in. AS OF THIS PAAST WEEKEND, I received a communication stating they noticed I was having a difficult time paying my mortgage and I HAVE NOT YET EVER MISSED A PAYMENT. Yesterday, I received XXXX notices of DEFAULT and STILL have not missed a payment as I continued paying the amount of the regular house payment owed as specified UNTIL THE ISSUE BECAME RESOLVED. THIS was my obligation until they resolved the error they had made. I do not want to be in fear of losing my home after all these years because of a mistake I DID NOT MAKE and Ocwen can not resolve. They did, as I said, give me an amount that was outstanding after they made all their adjustments from the near $ 30K originally stated and the approximately {$3400.00} that they are looking to be paid in however, no effort was made to contact ME since it was their error to have me perhaps pay in monthly as there was incidents where they have done that in the past if the amount was short for whatever reason. I have also contacted the Ombudsman office at Ocwen about the resolve and what I consider to be another gesture IN ERROR on their part since not many people can just " find '' {$3400.00} to plunk down for a mistake they did not make. Thanks again for your assistance and here is my account number with OCWEN XXXX. Money is, like I stated, being paid down from the $ XXXX they stated was the amount and {$1000.00} is already sent in and processed toward the total. Next amount would go to them on or near XXXX/XXXX/2016 and then the balance in a similar frame when income tax money arrives from tax return processing. Thanks. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60153
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No
Date Received: 2016-01-26
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure
Subissue:
Consumer Complaint: I am contacting you again about XXXX XXXX XXXX for the 4th or 5th time. I have been forclosed, and now dealing with a company for a cash for relocation package. The offer is {$4300.00} and I asked for the max. of {$10000.00}. I asked for the max. because of the previous complaints have never been resolved or fairly addressed. The company is XXXX and they say they " are not Ocwen and that Ocwen is just their client ''. I now clearly see that they are one in the same. They are " in bed with Ocwen ''. Ccwen clearly knows that they are cheating me. They did extend my time to vacate until XXXX XXXX, and I 'm grateful and thankful. They did not give me {$10000.00} and I 'm very angry and feel so violated and humiliated by the {$4300.00} offer, but I accepted knowing that I would continue to seek my stolen money from Ocwen afyer I vacated. Here is my new complaint, upon receiving the documents, there is a # XXXX.on the rules that frees Ocwen from any futher claims or liabilities in the future or the past.UNBELIEVABLE Now I see why when I sent the proof to Ocwen they said they did n't respond. They are one in the same ( Ocwen and XXXX ) Here are facts on my issue. 1.A history of XXXX-XXXX servicers throughout loan, and I have recepts of checks that are not listed on payment history that I did n't receive credit for and Ocwen has the proof, the copies of the cancelled checks. 2. When the house was in XXXX different bankruptcy cases, payments that were allocated from the trustee to the servicers ( XXXX additional servicers not including Ocwen ), is not credited on the loan. I have pointed this out to Ocwen and sent proof, and they refuse to do anything about it. 3. They illegally forclosed, added a new bank without notifying me of the bank. 4. Refused to offer the XXXX and only offered XXXX 5.I am now homeless, have a income of {$1200.00} a month. My spouse is a XXXX veteran and is in a medical facility and his total income goes to that place. 6. I keep asking for the XXXX amount and they refuse to give it to me. So now, Ocwen will set us up for a bad tax liability, that will probably take up further downhill. Basically they will still from us for the second time on the XXXX! 6. NOW THE DOCUMENTS THAT I 'M SIGNING TODAY ( DEDADLINE TODAY ), I HAVE TO GIVE UP THE RIGHT TO GO AFTER THE STOLEN MONEY AND LOOK FORWARD TO ONLY XXXX INSTEAD OF XXXX! BUT HOMELESS, I HAVE NO CHOICE, TO TRADE A THEFT OF XXXX XXXX FOR XXXX! I SEE WHY OCWEN NEVER ADDRESSED THE MONEY! THIS IS THE AMERICAN DREAM!
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 76018
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2016-01-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: No