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Summit A*R, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

327
Debt Collection Complaints
78.2%
of All Complaints
95.5%
Timely Response
0%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 158
Other debt 101
Medical debt 21
Auto debt 14
Rental debt 8
Medical 8
Credit card debt 7
Private student loan debt 3
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Payday loan debt 2
Telecommunications debt 1
Federal student loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 162
2.Written notification about debt 64
3.Incorrect information on your report 50
4.False statements or representation 41
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 38
6.Improper use of your report 24
7.Communication tactics 11
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 7
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 5

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 418
Consumers who disputed the response 18.2%
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
2014 3
2015 3
2016 3
2017 4
2018 2
2019 5
2020 7
2021 15
2022 22
2023 38
2024 66
2025 192
2026 58

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 101
Texas 54
California 43
Georgia 30
Illinois 20
Virginia 18
Ohio 14
Pennsylvania 13
Arizona 12
North Carolina 10
Alabama 10
South Carolina 10
New Jersey 9
Minnesota 9
Tennessee 7

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 72
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 15
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 1
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services 1
Credit card — Store credit card 1
Debt or credit management — 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 Summit A*R, Inc.

Summit A*R, Inc. has 327 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 78.2% of the 418 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 36 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other 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 95.5%, 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, 0% 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 18.2% 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 Summit A*R, Inc. have?

Summit A*R, Inc. has 327 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 78.2% of all complaints against this company.

Does Summit A*R, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Summit A*R, Inc. has a 95.5% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Summit A*R, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

0% of resolved complaints against Summit A*R, Inc. were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Summit A*R, Inc. primarily collect?

Summit A*R, Inc. primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Summit A*R, 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 Summit A*R, Inc. active?

Summit A*R, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 36 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.