Financial Assistance Inc
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-FINANCIAL-ASSISTAN Financial Assistance Inc
205 DC complaints · rank #368/656 · 96.8% timely
- DC 205
- RANK #368/656
- TIMELY 96.8%
- RELIEF 1.8%
- DISPUTE 7.1%
- STATES 35
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Brock & Scott, PLLC
Photo peer: Brock & Scott, PLLC (205)
Financial Assistance Inc's 205 debt-collection complaints sit next to Brock & Scott, PLLC (205) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Financial Assistance Inc →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 67 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Financial Assistance Inc
Financial Assistance Inc sits at #368 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (44th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. Financial Assistance Inc has 205 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 72.7% of the 282 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 35 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
The company's timely response rate is 96.8%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 1.8% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio 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.
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 Financial Assistance 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 (205 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (7.1% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Financial Assistance Inc have?
Financial Assistance Inc has 205 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #368 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Financial Assistance Inc respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Financial Assistance Inc in this extract is 96.8%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Financial Assistance Inc?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Financial Assistance Inc.
How should I read Financial Assistance Inc's CFPB complaint record?
Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.
Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint data
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.