Meade & Associates, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-MEADE-ASSOCIATES-I Meade & Associates, Inc.
219 DC complaints · rank #346/656 · 88.3% timely
- DC 219
- RANK #346/656
- TIMELY 88.3%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 19.8%
- STATES 22
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Allied International Credit…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Allied International Credit Corp., (US) (220)
Meade & Associates, Inc.'s 219 debt-collection complaints sit next to Allied International Credit Corp., (US) (220) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Meade & Associates, Inc. →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Meade & Associates, Inc.
Meade & Associates, Inc. sits at #346 of 656 debt collectors in this extract by debt-collection complaint volume (47th percentile), the same ordering shown on /collectors. 219 debt-collection complaints against Meade & Associates, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 88.7% of the 247 complaints filed about this entity. The 22 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Medical," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report 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.
88.3% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. The response was formally disputed in 19.8% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.
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 Meade & Associates, 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 (219 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (19.8% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Meade & Associates, Inc. have?
The CFPB extract lists 219 debt-collection complaints against Meade & Associates, Inc. (#346 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Meade & Associates, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
Meade & Associates, Inc.'s timely response rate on CFPB complaints is 88.3%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Meade & Associates, Inc.?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the leading issue tag on Meade & Associates, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Meade & Associates, 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.
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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.