Mortgage -- Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage -- Complaint #4765278
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4765278
Company: Citizens Financial Group, INC.
Product: Mortgage
Sub-Product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage
State: Idaho
ZIP Code: 838XX
Date Received: 2021-09-29T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-09-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American, Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
We have a current mortgage with Citizens One Bank at a 4.5 % interest rate. We applied on XX/XX/XXXX to refinance directly with them. We have provided all documents and signatures timely. We have exceptional credit rating and we are only asking for a fraction of the homes value at a lower interest rate of 2.5 %. An appraisal was done on XX/XX/XXXX and paid for by us. The process finally went to underwriting on XX/XX/XXXX and we were told it would close in about 7 business days. It is difficult to talk or communicate to the loan processer. We have emails go unanswered for days or weeks and keep getting told we are close to closing. Finally as we approach the 5 month mark without being contacted by the banks " closer '', we have asked to terminate the process and have the appraisal that we paid for be transferred to our new lender, who in 3 days time has already gotten further along than Citizens One. I was told that Citizens can not transfer the appraisal. I have written to the VP in charge of Home Loans and left two voice messages. We believe that Citizens One deliberately delayed the process to keep getting interest at the higher rate. We are seeking to be reimbursed for the appraisal costs that we paid for, since they won't transfer it. I can provide correspondence, copies of emails, and timelines showing their lack of motivation to complete the re-finance process. I estimate, that if we would have closed in a reasonable timeframe 45-60 days, we have paid approximately {$1000.00} more in interest and another {$890.00} for an appraisal that they won't transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4765278 about?
Complaint #4765278 was filed against Citizens Financial Group, INC. regarding Mortgage specifically about Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-09-29T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citizens Financial Group, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Mortgage) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Citizens Financial Group, INC.?
Yes, visit the Citizens Financial Group, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/citizens-financial-group-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.