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AVANTE

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

603
Debt Collection Complaints
79.2%
of All Complaints
95.4%
Timely Response
0.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Medical debt 246
I do not know 192
Medical 56
Other debt 49
Credit card debt 24
Payday loan debt 14
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 6
Telecommunications debt 4
Auto debt 4
Payday loan 3
Credit card 2
Non-federal student loan 1
Private student loan debt 1
Mortgage debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 253
2.Written notification about debt 144
3.Incorrect information on your report 73
4.False statements or representation 58
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 44
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 43
7.Improper use of your report 37
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 30
9.Communication tactics 27
10.Disclosure verification of debt 17

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 757
Closed 2
Closed with monetary relief 1
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 7.1%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 1
2013 6
2014 26
2015 17
2016 27
2017 22
2018 46
2019 39
2020 58
2021 159
2022 102
2023 82
2024 57
2025 88
2026 31

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 220
Texas 126
Georgia 67
Tennessee 35
California 30
North Carolina 27
Ohio 26
South Carolina 25
Virginia 20
Louisiana 15
Alabama 14
Kentucky 14
New York 13
Pennsylvania 9
Mississippi 9

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 114
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 34
Vehicle loan or lease — Loan 2
Student loan — Non-federal student loan 2
Student loan — Private student loan 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 1

Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for AVANTE

AVANTE has 603 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 79.2% of the 761 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 42 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 95.4%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 0.1% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 7.1% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing — larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints — but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests, and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does AVANTE have?

AVANTE has 603 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 79.2% of all complaints against this company.

Does AVANTE respond to complaints on time?

AVANTE has a 95.4% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does AVANTE provide relief to consumers?

0.1% of resolved complaints against AVANTE were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does AVANTE primarily collect?

AVANTE primarily collects "Medical debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against AVANTE?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is AVANTE active?

AVANTE has received consumer complaints from 42 states and territories, based on CFPB data.

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

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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.