American Capital Enterprises, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

101
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
92.1%
Timely Response
8
States Affected
American Capital Enterprises, Inc. timely response rate 92.1%
Industry benchmark

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

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Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 35
Debt collection — I do not know 22
Debt collection — Other debt 12
Debt collection — Medical 10
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 9
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 9
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Debt collection — Auto debt 1
Credit reporting 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 31
2.Written notification about debt 19
3.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 16
4.Disclosure verification of debt 8
5.Communication tactics 6
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 5
7.Incorrect information on your report 4
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
9.False statements or representation 2
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 8
2015 6
2016 10
2017 10
2018 14
2019 5
2020 14
2021 19
2022 12
2023 2
2024 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 92
Texas 2
Georgia 1
Utah 1
Hawaii 1
Arkansas 1
Missouri 1
Ohio 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 90
Closed 9
Closed with monetary relief 1
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for American Capital Enterprises, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 101 complaints against American Capital Enterprises, Inc. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 8 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

American Capital Enterprises, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 92.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 13.3% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 1% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

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 (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

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 American Capital Enterprises, Inc. have?

American Capital Enterprises, Inc. has 101 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does American Capital Enterprises, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

American Capital Enterprises, Inc. has a 92.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for American Capital Enterprises, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for American Capital Enterprises, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with American Capital Enterprises, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about American Capital Enterprises, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against American Capital Enterprises, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against American Capital Enterprises, 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 American Capital Enterprises, Inc.?

Consumers in 8 states and territories have filed complaints about American Capital Enterprises, Inc. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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