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Financial Assistance Inc

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

205
Debt Collection Complaints
72.7%
of All Complaints
96.8%
Timely Response
1.8%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 89
Other debt 45
Credit card debt 31
Auto debt 17
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 12
Auto 3
Rental debt 2
Non-federal student loan 1
Credit card 1
Private student loan debt 1
Medical 1
Payday loan debt 1
Federal student loan 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 86
2.Incorrect information on your report 42
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 34
4.Written notification about debt 31
5.False statements or representation 22
6.Improper use of your report 14
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 14
8.Disclosure verification of debt 12
9.Communication tactics 9
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 7

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 277
Closed with non-monetary relief 5
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 (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

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

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)

Washington 62
Nevada 43
Texas 19
California 19
Georgia 16
Florida 16
Oregon 13
Colorado 10
Arizona 10
North Carolina 9
Idaho 8
New York 7
Minnesota 6
Alabama 5
Virginia 5

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 49
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 22
Checking or savings account - Checking account 3
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan 1
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 1
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan 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 Financial Assistance Inc

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.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

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 (see your FDCPA rights above), 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 Financial Assistance Inc have?

Financial Assistance Inc has 205 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 72.7% of all complaints against this company.

Does Financial Assistance Inc respond to complaints on time?

Financial Assistance Inc's CFPB timely-response rate is 96.8%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

Does Financial Assistance Inc provide relief to consumers?

Of resolved complaints against Financial Assistance Inc, 1.8% ended with consumer relief of some kind.

What type of debt does Financial Assistance Inc primarily collect?

"Other debt" is the debt type Financial Assistance Inc is most associated with in CFPB complaint data - see the full breakdown above.

What rights do I have against Financial Assistance Inc?

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 Financial Assistance Inc active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against Financial Assistance Inc from 35 states and territories.

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.