CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.

Consumers have filed 631 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

631
Total complaints
95
Last 12 months
99.7%
Timely response
36
States affected

The verdict

631 CFPB complaints put Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. at #447 out of 3,848 financial companies ranked by complaint volume. 99.7% of its complaints get an on-time reply, beating the 93% median for the 100+ complaint peer group.

#447
of 3,848 companies by volume
99.7%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
36
states with complaints
Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. timely response rate 99.7%
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 - Other debt 166
Debt collection - I do not know 140
Debt collection - Medical debt 94
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 54
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 41
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt 34
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 30
Debt collection - Medical 27
Debt collection - Credit card debt 17
Debt collection - Credit card 5

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 253
2.Written notification about debt 87
3.Incorrect information on your report 58
4.Communication tactics 48
5.False statements or representation 46
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 39
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
8.Disclosure verification of debt 21
9.Improper use of your report 20
10.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 11

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 6
2014 18
2015 24
2016 22
2017 39
2018 30
2019 31
2020 48
2021 85
2022 77
2023 67
2024 67
2025 90
2026 27

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 243
New Jersey 66
Texas 52
Florida 37
Pennsylvania 29
Virginia 18
Connecticut 18
California 15
Ohio 14
Missouri 13
Georgia 13
North Carolina 10
Louisiana 10
Massachusetts 9
Tennessee 8

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 418
Closed with non-monetary relief 211
Closed 1
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. carries 631 complaints in the CFPB's database, 95 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 36 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a multi-regional footprint. No product draws more complaints than "Debt collection," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. Inside that category, "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.

99.7% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. The company's response was formally disputed in 12.5% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. 33.6% 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 Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 631 complaints against Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. to date, of which 95 came in over the last 12 months.

Does Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 99.7%. That puts it among the more responsive companies in the CFPB dataset.

What product generates the most complaints for Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.?

Among all products tied to Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc., "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, 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 Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.?

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 36 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.

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