CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.

What 40 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

40
Total complaints
4
Last 12 months
77.5%
Timely response
9
States affected

The verdict

Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. ranks #2049 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 40 complaints on record. It answers 77.5% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2049
of 3,848 companies by volume
77.5%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
9
states with complaints
Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. timely response rate 77.5%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 24
Debt collection — I do not know 8
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Debt collection — Other debt 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 1
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 1
Debt collection — Auto debt 1
Debt collection — Medical 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 11
2.Written notification about debt 10
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 8
4.False statements or representation 3
5.Incorrect information on your report 2
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
8.Improper contact or sharing of info 1
9.Communication tactics 1
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2015 1
2016 2
2017 2
2018 2
2019 2
2020 4
2021 6
2022 10
2023 3
2024 3
2025 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Arizona 26
Maryland 5
Georgia 2
North Carolina 2
Michigan 1
South Dakota 1
Texas 1
Massachusetts 1
Pennsylvania 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 39
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 40 complaints against Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. overall, with 4 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 "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.

Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 77.5%, 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 0% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 2.5% 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 Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. have?

Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. has 40 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 4 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. has a 77.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Brown’s New Credit Bureau 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 Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc.?

Consumers in 9 states and territories have filed complaints about Brown’s New Credit Bureau Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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