2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Hillcrest Davidson & Associates

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

449
Debt Collection Complaints
89.6%
of All Complaints
89.2%
Timely Response
1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 161
I do not know 141
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 128
Telecommunications debt 9
Payday loan debt 3
Medical debt 3
Credit card debt 3
Mortgage debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 117
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 76
3.Communication tactics 71
4.Written notification about debt 58
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 49
6.False statements or representation 39
7.Disclosure verification of debt 25
8.Incorrect information on your report 22
9.Improper use of your report 15
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 8

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 461
Closed 35
Closed with non-monetary relief 5
Consumers who disputed the response 14.6%
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%

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Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 2
2014 47
2015 38
2016 53
2017 36
2018 35
2019 39
2020 41
2021 38
2022 20
2023 26
2024 37
2025 65
2026 24

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 157
California 46
Florida 39
Georgia 30
Virginia 20
New York 15
North Carolina 15
Illinois 14
New Jersey 11
South Carolina 10
Maryland 10
Tennessee 10
Arizona 9
Nevada 9
Oklahoma 8

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 27
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 23
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 1
Credit reporting 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 Hillcrest Davidson & Associates

Hillcrest Davidson & Associates has 449 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 89.6% of the 501 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 43 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Other debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. "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.

The company's timely response rate is 89.2%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That falls short of the 95% benchmark, a gap that tends to track with more disputes downstream. Of resolved cases, 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. In 14.6% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

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 Hillcrest Davidson & Associates have?

449 debt-collection complaints against Hillcrest Davidson & Associates appear in the CFPB record - 89.6% of the company's total complaint volume.

Does Hillcrest Davidson & Associates respond to complaints on time?

Hillcrest Davidson & Associates's CFPB timely-response rate is 89.2%.

Does Hillcrest Davidson & Associates provide relief to consumers?

1% of resolved complaints against Hillcrest Davidson & Associates were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Hillcrest Davidson & Associates primarily collect?

Based on CFPB complaint records, Hillcrest Davidson & Associates's primary debt type is "Other debt"; the complete breakdown is shown above.

What rights do I have against Hillcrest Davidson & Associates?

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 Hillcrest Davidson & Associates active?

Hillcrest Davidson & Associates has received consumer complaints from 43 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.

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.