Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-NATIONWIDE-CREDIT- Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.
232 DC complaints · rank #336/656 · 94.8% timely
- DC 232
- RANK #336/656
- TIMELY 94.8%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 28.6%
- STATES 25
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Gatestone
Volume peers
Photo peer: Gatestone & Co. International Inc. (230)
Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.'s 232 debt-collection complaints sit next to Gatestone & Co. International Inc. (230) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Nationwide Credit →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.
PlainCredit places Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. at #336 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (49th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 232 debt-collection complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 86.9% of the 267 complaints filed about this entity. The 25 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. "Medical 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 94.8%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. 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. In 28.6% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.
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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, 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 (232 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (28.6% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. have?
The CFPB extract lists 232 debt-collection complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. (#336 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. show a 94.8% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc..
How should I read Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live 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.
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