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HW Holding, Inc

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Rental debt

6,698
Debt Collection Complaints
83.3%
of All Complaints
99.3%
Timely Response
23.6%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 2,203
Rental debt 1,820
Other debt 1,795
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 654
Mortgage debt 114
Credit card debt 60
Medical debt 18
Mortgage 9
Credit card 8
Medical 6
Auto debt 4
Private student loan debt 2
Auto 2
Payday loan 1
Non-federal student loan 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,518
2.False statements or representation 1,190
3.Written notification about debt 1,112
4.Incorrect information on your report 736
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 632
6.Communication tactics 458
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 328
8.Improper use of your report 301
9.Disclosure verification of debt 228
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 130

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 6,114
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,881
Closed 27
Closed with monetary relief 12
In progress 2
Consumers who disputed the response 21%
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
2013 56
2014 194
2015 228
2016 255
2017 408
2018 451
2019 365
2020 450
2021 498
2022 513
2023 813
2024 1,229
2025 2,093
2026 483

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,316
Florida 1,055
Georgia 727
California 529
North Carolina 452
Illinois 304
Maryland 273
South Carolina 224
Virginia 218
Ohio 215
New York 203
Alabama 187
Pennsylvania 183
Tennessee 162
Louisiana 157

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 749
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 449
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 89
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 12
Credit reporting 11
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 10

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 HW Holding, Inc

HW Holding, Inc has 6,698 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 83.3% of the 8,036 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 54 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Rental 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 99.3%, 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, 23.6% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 21% 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 HW Holding, Inc have?

HW Holding, Inc has 6,698 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 83.3% of all complaints against this company.

Does HW Holding, Inc respond to complaints on time?

HW Holding, Inc has a 99.3% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does HW Holding, Inc provide relief to consumers?

23.6% of resolved complaints against HW Holding, Inc were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does HW Holding, Inc primarily collect?

HW Holding, Inc primarily collects "Rental debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against HW Holding, 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 HW Holding, Inc active?

HW Holding, Inc has received consumer complaints from 54 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.