CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
American Lending Finance
Consumers have filed 12 complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.
Data updated 2026-05-15
- 12
- Total complaints
- 8
- Last 12 months
- 100%
- Timely response
- 1
- States affected
The verdict
Among 3,848 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, American Lending Finance sits at #3497, with 12 complaints logged. It answers 100% of complaints on time - above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.
- #3497
- of 3,848 companies by volume
- 100%
- answered on time
- Vehicle loan or lease
- most-complained product
- 1
- states with complaints
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
Reading this profile
Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for American Lending Finance
American Lending Finance carries 12 complaints in the CFPB's database, 8 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 1 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a geographically concentrated footprint. No product draws more complaints than "Vehicle loan or lease," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. Inside that category, "Repossession" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, American Lending Finance answers 100% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. 0% of resolved complaints ended with some monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer.
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 (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 Lending Finance have?
12 complaints have been filed against American Lending Finance with the CFPB overall - 8 of them in the past year.
Does American Lending Finance respond to complaints on time?
American Lending Finance has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.
What product generates the most complaints for American Lending Finance?
"Vehicle loan or lease" draws more CFPB complaints against American Lending Finance than any other product - see the full breakdown above.
What is the most common complaint issue with American Lending Finance?
The most common issue reported by consumers about American Lending Finance is "Repossession." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.
How do I file a complaint against American Lending Finance?
You can file a complaint against American Lending Finance 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.
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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.