CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

American Southwest Mortgage Corp.

What 18 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

18
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
66.7%
Timely response
9
States affected

The verdict

American Southwest Mortgage Corp. ranks #3008 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 18 complaints on record. It answers 66.7% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#3008
of 3,848 companies by volume
66.7%
answered on time
Mortgage
most-complained product
9
states with complaints
American Southwest Mortgage Corp. timely response rate 66.7%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Mortgage — Other mortgage 5
Mortgage — FHA mortgage 5
Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage 4
Mortgage — VA mortgage 3
Mortgage — Other type of mortgage 1

Top Issues

1.Application, originator, mortgage broker 7
2.Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 6
3.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2
4.Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 1
5.Settlement process and costs 1
6.Credit decision / Underwriting 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 1
2013 2
2014 4
2015 4
2016 5
2017 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 9
Oregon 2
Louisiana 1
Colorado 1
Missouri 1
Iowa 1
Minnesota 1
Maine 1
Florida 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 12
Closed with monetary relief 3
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for American Southwest Mortgage Corp.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 18 complaints against American Southwest Mortgage Corp. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 9 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Mortgage," 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 "Application, originator, mortgage broker" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

American Southwest Mortgage Corp.'s timely response rate stands at 66.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 25% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 22.2% 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 Southwest Mortgage Corp. have?

American Southwest Mortgage Corp. has 18 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does American Southwest Mortgage Corp. respond to complaints on time?

American Southwest Mortgage Corp. has a 66.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for American Southwest Mortgage Corp.?

The most complained-about product for American Southwest Mortgage Corp. is "Mortgage." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with American Southwest Mortgage Corp.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about American Southwest Mortgage Corp. is "Application, originator, mortgage broker." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against American Southwest Mortgage Corp.?

You can file a complaint against American Southwest Mortgage Corp. 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 Southwest Mortgage Corp.?

Consumers in 9 states and territories have filed complaints about American Southwest Mortgage Corp. with the CFPB.

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

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