Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-COMMONWEALTH-FINAN Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.
3,569 DC complaints · rank #29/656 · 95.2% timely
- DC 3,569
- RANK #29/656
- TIMELY 95.2%
- RELIEF 0.1%
- DISPUTE 30.8%
- STATES 53
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Harris & Harris, Ltd.
Photo peer: Harris & Harris, Ltd. (3,559)
Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.'s 3,569 debt-collection complaints sit next to Harris & Harris, Ltd. (3,559) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Commonwealth Financial Syst… →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 216 |
| 2015 | 270 |
| 2016 | 378 |
| 2017 | 493 |
| 2018 | 600 |
| 2019 | 539 |
| 2020 | 549 |
| 2021 | 537 |
| 2022 | 218 |
| 2023 | 258 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.
PlainCredit places Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. at #29 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (96th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. The CFPB has logged 3,569 debt-collection complaints against Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc., 86.3% of the 4,136 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 53 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Medical debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.
95.2% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. 0.1% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 30.8% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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 Commonwealth Financial Systems, 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 (3,569 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (30.8% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. have?
3,569 debt-collection complaints name Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #29/656.
Does Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. show a 95.2% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.?
The most-cited issue in complaints about Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."
How should I read Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.
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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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.