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The CMI Group, Inc.

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Debt Collector — CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

2,558
Debt Collection Complaints
82.8%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
68.1%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 1,029
I do not know 702
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 462
Telecommunications debt 207
Medical debt 80
Credit card debt 44
Medical 25
Credit card 4
Payday loan debt 2
Mortgage debt 2
Auto debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1,157
2.Written notification about debt 504
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 397
4.Incorrect information on your report 309
5.False statements or representation 137
6.Communication tactics 127
7.Disclosure verification of debt 120
8.Improper use of your report 102
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 87
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 62

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 2,103
Closed with explanation 985
Closed with monetary relief 1
Untimely response 1
Consumers who disputed the response 8.5%
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 44
2014 173
2015 151
2016 160
2017 202
2018 179
2019 199
2020 296
2021 404
2022 371
2023 409
2024 502

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 516
Florida 363
California 303
Georgia 244
Illinois 169
Ohio 126
Michigan 114
North Carolina 105
New York 93
Tennessee 83
Louisiana 71
South Carolina 69
Alabama 67
Arizona 66
Nevada 64

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 354
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 156
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 7
Credit reporting 5
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 2
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 2

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 The CMI Group, Inc.

The CMI Group, Inc. has 2,558 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 82.8% of the 3,090 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 52 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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 100%, 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, 68.1% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a relatively high relief ratio for the debt-collection segment. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 8.5% 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 The CMI Group, Inc. have?

The CMI Group, Inc. has 2,558 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 82.8% of all complaints against this company.

Does The CMI Group, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

The CMI Group, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does The CMI Group, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

68.1% of resolved complaints against The CMI Group, 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 The CMI Group, Inc. primarily collect?

The CMI Group, 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 The CMI Group, 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 The CMI Group, Inc. active?

The CMI Group, Inc. has received consumer complaints from 52 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.