Student loan -- Dealing with your lender or servicer -- Complaint #9705907
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9705907
Company: Maximus Federal Services, INC.
Product: Student loan
Sub-Product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-Issue: Need information about your loan balance or loan terms
State: California
ZIP Code: 91724
Date Received: 2024-08-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
I am XXXX XXXX and I am a natural person. This is me, the actual person submitting this dispute, not a third party. I am writing to formally request the immediate removal of an erroneous account reported by loan servicer Dept of Ed/Aidvantage , account number XXXX from my credit report. Despite my numerous attempts to resolve this issue over the past year through multiple disputes, Dept Ed ( Aidvantage ) has consistently failed to produce the original promissory note and instrument of indebtedness that validates this alleged debt. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, credit reporting agencies are required to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information included in consumer reports. Specifically, under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, credit bureaus must reinvestigate the accuracy of the disputed information, and if the information can not be verified, it must be deleted. Aidvantage 's inability to provide the necessary documentation to substantiate this debt clearly indicates that this account is unverifiable and thus must be removed. The failure to provide a promissory note and original instrument of indebtedness also contravenes the provisions under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., which mandates clear documentation and transparency of loan agreements. The absence of these critical documents raises substantial doubt about the legitimacy of the reported debt. Furthermore, the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has repeatedly affirmed in various rulings that credit reporting agencies must delete unverifiable information. In the landmark case of XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, the court underscored the necessity of credit bureaus conducting a reasonable reinvestigation into disputed debts. The court ruled that failure to perform such an investigation or to correct inaccuracies constitutes a violation of the FCRA. This case sets a clear precedent for the requirement to remove unverifiable accounts, such as the one in question. Moreover, the case oXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX further emphasizes that consumers are entitled to accurate credit reporting and that credit reporting agencies must take action to correct or delete unverifiable information from their reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9705907 about?
Complaint #9705907 was filed against Maximus Federal Services, INC. regarding Student loan specifically about Dealing with your lender or servicer. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-08-04T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Maximus Federal Services, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". 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 (Student loan) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Maximus Federal Services, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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