CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Above Lending, Inc.

24 CFPB complaints trace a pattern in how this company responds when customers push back on credit, billing, or collection problems.

Data updated 2026-08-14

24
Total complaints
Mid-range
11
Last 12 months
95.8%
Timely response
Below median
12
States affected

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The verdict

Among 3,843 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, Above Lending, Inc. sits at #2628, with 24 complaints logged. It posts a 95.8% on-time response rate, the 33rd percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#2628
of 3,843 companies by volume
95.8%
on time (33rd pctile)
Payday loan, title l…
most-complained product
12
states with complaints
C+
PlainCredit Trust Score
62/100
Above Lending, Inc. · 2 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response C 95.8%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate B 8.3%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Above Lending, Inc. vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

95.8% Around the middle higher than 33% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

Above Lending, Inc. timely response rate 95.8%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan 8
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 5
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan 4
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit 2
Debt collection - Other debt 2
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 1
Debt collection - I do not know 1
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services 1

Top Issues

1.Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 8
2.Incorrect information on your report 3
3.Getting a line of credit 2
4.Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 2
5.Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing 2
6.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
8.Struggling to pay your loan 1
9.Problem when making payments 1
10.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2022 4
2023 4
2024 3
2025 11
2026year in progress 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 4
California 4
Florida 3
North Carolina 2
Arizona 2
Georgia 2
Texas 2
Vermont 1
Louisiana 1
Alabama 1
Indiana 1
Virginia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 22
Closed with monetary relief 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Above Lending, Inc.

Above Lending, Inc. carries 24 complaints in the CFPB's database, 11 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 12 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a geographically concentrated footprint. "Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan" tops the product-level breakdown by a clear margin, marking it as the area of greatest consumer friction. Inside that category, "Charged fees or interest you didn't expect" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

CFPB-forwarded complaints against Above Lending, Inc. draw a 95.8% reply rate inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 8.3% rate.

How to read complaint counts

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story: larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Above Lending, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 24 complaints against Above Lending, Inc. to date, of which 11 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Above Lending, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Above Lending, Inc. has a 95.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Above Lending, Inc.?

"Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan" draws more CFPB complaints against Above Lending, Inc. than any other product - see the full breakdown above.

What is the most common complaint issue with Above Lending, Inc.?

"Charged fees or interest you didn't expect" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Above Lending, Inc. - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Above Lending, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Above Lending, Inc. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about Above Lending, Inc.?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Above Lending, Inc. from 12 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.

Also handles Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026