CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

America First Federal Credit Union

What 794 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-08-14

794
Total complaints
Among the highest
199
Last 12 months
97.5%
Timely response
Below median
37
States affected

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The verdict

Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, America First Federal Credit Union has accumulated 794 complaints, placing it #383 by volume. It posts a 97.5% on-time response rate, the 43rd percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

#383
of 3,843 companies by volume
97.5%
on time (43rd pctile)
Checking or savings …
most-complained product
37
states with complaints
D
PlainCredit Trust Score
48/100
America First Federal Credit Union · 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+ 97.5%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate F 0.1%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

America First Federal Credit Union vs. all companies by on-time response rate

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

97.5% Around the middle higher than 43% 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

What changed

CFPB Consumer Complaint Database 2024 to 2025 complete years

  • Annual CFPB complaint volume moved from 130 in 2024 to 186 in 2025 (2024 → 2025).

See the full year-over-year release diff

America First Federal Credit Union timely response rate 97.5%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Checking or savings account - Checking account 209
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan 157
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 98
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 67
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 38
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 27
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service 26
Checking or savings account - Savings account 24
Debt collection - Auto debt 18
Debt collection - I do not know 15

Top Issues

1.Managing an account 170
2.Incorrect information on your report 122
3.Managing the loan or lease 79
4.Improper use of your report 52
5.Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 47
6.Problems at the end of the loan or lease 30
7.Attempts to collect debt not owed 29
8.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 22
9.Opening an account 21
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 18

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2019 22
2020 52
2021 150
2022 104
2023 107
2024 130
2025 186
2026year in progress 43

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Utah 333
Nevada 198
Arizona 92
California 49
Florida 14
Texas 11
Washington 10
North Carolina 8
Georgia 7
Colorado 5
Illinois 5
Wyoming 5
Idaho 5
Tennessee 4
Virginia 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 773
In progress 20
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for America First Federal Credit Union

794 complaints against America First Federal Credit Union appear in the CFPB record, including 199 from the trailing year. The 37 states and territories represented put this footprint in multi-regional territory. The single largest complaint category is "Checking or savings account," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Inside that category, "Managing an account" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

CFPB-forwarded complaints against America First Federal Credit Union draw a 97.5% 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. Among resolved complaints, the consumer-relief closure rate is 0.1%.

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 America First Federal Credit Union have?

The CFPB has logged 794 complaints against America First Federal Credit Union to date, of which 199 came in over the last 12 months.

Does America First Federal Credit Union respond to complaints on time?

America First Federal Credit Union has a 97.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for America First Federal Credit Union?

The most complained-about product for America First Federal Credit Union is "Checking or savings account." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with America First Federal Credit Union?

Consumers most often cite "Managing an account" when complaining about America First Federal Credit Union; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against America First Federal Credit Union?

You can file a complaint against America First Federal Credit Union 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 America First Federal Credit Union?

Consumers in 37 states and territories have filed complaints about America First Federal Credit Union with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Also handles Checking or savings account

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

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026