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Asta Funding Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-ASTA-FUNDING-INC Asta Funding Inc.

194 DC complaints · rank #396/656 · 95.6% timely

  • DC 194
  • RANK #396/656
  • TIMELY 95.6%
  • RELIEF 0.5%
  • DISPUTE 31.2%
  • STATES 34
  • ISSUE Cont'd attempts collect deb…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Medical Society Business Se…

Volume peers

Photo peer: Medical Society Business Services, Inc. (194)

Medical Society Business Ser…194Mountain Land Collections, I…194Alliance Collection Agencies…194Asta Funding Inc. (this)194
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Asta Funding Inc.'s 194 debt-collection complaints sit next to Medical Society Business Services, Inc. (194) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Asta Funding Inc. →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 57
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 50
Credit card 35
Credit card debt 26
Other debt 20
Auto 2
Medical 2
Telecommunications debt 1
Non-federal student loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 67
2.Attempts to collect debt not owed 30
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 22
4.Disclosure verification of debt 18
5.Taking/threatening an illegal action 16
6.Written notification about debt 14
7.False statements or representation 13
8.Improper contact or sharing of info 5
9.Communication tactics 5
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 200
Closed 3
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 31.2%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 13
2014 49
2015 38
2016 21
2017 15
2018 16
2019 6
2020 6
2021 7
2022 9
2023 10
2024 9
2025 3
2026 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 45
California 24
Florida 18
Texas 17
Pennsylvania 13
New Jersey 12
Michigan 9
Illinois 8
Georgia 5
Oregon 4
Missouri 4
Indiana 4
North Carolina 4
Tennessee 4
Oklahoma 3

What the CFPB Record Shows for Asta Funding Inc.

According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Asta Funding Inc. ranks #396 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (40th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. 194 debt-collection complaints against Asta Funding Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 95.1% of the 204 complaints filed about this entity. The 34 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

95.6% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 0.5% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. The response was formally disputed in 31.2% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Asta Funding Inc.: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.

Similar complaint volume

Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (194 here).

Alliance Collection Agencies, Inc. 194 Medical Society Business Services, Inc. 194 Mountain Land Collections, Inc. 194 Integrated Recovery Services 195

Similar dispute rates

Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (31.2% here).

Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. 30.8% Richland Holdings, Inc. 30.8% Collectech Diversified, Inc. 31.6% Midstate Collection Solutions, Inc. 31.6%

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Asta Funding Inc. have?

Asta Funding Inc. has 194 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #396 of 656 collectors by that volume.

Does Asta Funding Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Asta Funding Inc. in this extract is 95.6%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Asta Funding Inc.?

"Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Asta Funding Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.

How should I read Asta Funding Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

Asta Funding Inc.'s profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.

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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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