Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

631
Total Complaints
95
Last 12 Months
99.7%
Timely Response
36
States Affected
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%.

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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.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 631 complaints against Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. overall, with 95 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 36 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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.

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 99.7%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 12.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 33.6% 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 Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. have?

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. has 631 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 95 filed in the last 12 months.

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

Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. has a 99.7% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

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

The most complained-about product for Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

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

The most common issue reported by consumers about Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

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.?

Consumers in 36 states and territories have filed complaints about Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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