2026 data Public-data reference. official source

National Credit Services, Inc.

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

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Federal student loan debt

62
Debt Collection Complaints
55.4%
of All Complaints
95.5%
Timely Response
35.7%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Federal student loan debt 32
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 8
I do not know 8
Other debt 6
Federal student loan 3
Payday loan 3
Medical 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Dealing with your lender or servicer 27
2.Written notification about debt 15
3.Struggling to repay your loan 12
4.False statements or representation 11
5.Communication tactics 10
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 6
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
8.Disclosure verification of debt 5
9.Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
10.Incorrect information on your report 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 70
Closed with non-monetary relief 40
Closed 2
Consumers who disputed the response 19%
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 7
2015 3
2016 7
2017 8
2018 22
2019 36
2020 21
2021 5
2022 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 16
Washington 13
California 8
North Carolina 7
Texas 6
Georgia 6
Ohio 5
Florida 5
Idaho 4
Michigan 3
Oklahoma 3
Arizona 3
Illinois 3
Colorado 2
Arkansas 2

Other Complaint Types

Student loan - Federal student loan servicing 38
Student loan - Private student loan 6
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement 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 National Credit Services, Inc.

The CFPB has logged 62 debt-collection complaints against National Credit Services, Inc., 55.4% of the 112 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 30 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in multi-state territory by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Federal student loan debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The single most-cited specific issue is "Dealing with your lender or servicer" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

95.5% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. 35.7% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a relatively high ratio for the debt-collection segment. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 19% 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 National Credit Services, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 62 debt-collection complaints against National Credit Services, Inc., 55.4% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does National Credit Services, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

National Credit Services, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 95.5%. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does National Credit Services, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

35.7% of resolved complaints against National Credit Services, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary). This is a relatively high relief rate.

What type of debt does National Credit Services, Inc. primarily collect?

National Credit Services, Inc. primarily collects "Federal student loan debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against National Credit Services, 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 National Credit Services, Inc. active?

National Credit Services, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 30 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.