CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.

Consumers have filed 256 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

256
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
99.2%
Timely response
40
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,848 financial companies in the CFPB database, Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has accumulated 256 complaints, placing it #778 by volume. 99.2% of its complaints get an on-time reply, beating the 93% median for the 100+ complaint peer group.

#778
of 3,848 companies by volume
99.2%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
40
states with complaints
Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. timely response rate 99.2%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Credit card 71
Debt collection - Credit card debt 69
Debt collection - I do not know 42
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 28
Debt collection - Other debt 16
Consumer Loan - Installment loan 11
Debt collection - Medical 5
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 4
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 2
Credit card 1

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 85
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 26
3.Disclosure verification of debt 23
4.Improper contact or sharing of info 20
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 16
6.Attempts to collect debt not owed 15
7.Written notification about debt 14
8.False statements or representation 14
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 12
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 10

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 23
2015 43
2016 52
2017 49
2018 62
2019 22

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 22
New York 21
Texas 21
Georgia 19
Florida 14
Tennessee 14
Illinois 11
Maryland 11
Virginia 11
Missouri 10
North Carolina 9
Pennsylvania 9
Michigan 8
New Jersey 7
Massachusetts 6

Company Responses

Closed with non-monetary relief 190
Closed with explanation 65
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. carries 256 complaints in the CFPB's database, 0 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 40 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a nationwide footprint. No product draws more complaints than "Debt collection," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. The specific issue named most within that category is "Communication tactics," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

99.2% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. In 5% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the company's response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark. Of complaints that were resolved, 74.6% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to 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 Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. have?

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has 256 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. has a 99.2% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That puts it among the more responsive companies in the CFPB dataset.

What product generates the most complaints for Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.?

Among all products tied to Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc., "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. is "Communication tactics." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Atlantic Credit & Finance, 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 Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc.?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Atlantic Credit & Finance, Inc. from 40 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.

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