Finance System of Richmond, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

140
Total Complaints
39
Last 12 Months
96.4%
Timely Response
23
States Affected
Finance System of Richmond, Inc. timely response rate 96.4%
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 — Medical debt 61
Debt collection — I do not know 34
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 17
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 10
Debt collection — Medical 9
Debt collection — Other debt 5
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1
Debt collection — Federal student loan debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 42
2.Written notification about debt 25
3.False statements or representation 12
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 11
5.Incorrect information on your report 11
6.Communication tactics 8
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 7
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 7
9.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
10.Improper use of your report 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 1
2015 1
2016 10
2017 6
2018 12
2019 9
2020 11
2021 16
2022 8
2023 10
2024 14
2025 29
2026 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 41
Texas 15
Indiana 14
Pennsylvania 10
Ohio 10
California 9
Michigan 7
Alabama 6
Louisiana 5
South Carolina 3
Georgia 3
Kentucky 3
Mississippi 2
Rhode Island 1
Arizona 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 138
Closed 1
In progress 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Finance System of Richmond, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 140 complaints against Finance System of Richmond, Inc. overall, with 39 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 23 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.

Finance System of Richmond, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 96.4%, 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 23.1% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% 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 Finance System of Richmond, Inc. have?

Finance System of Richmond, Inc. has 140 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 39 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Finance System of Richmond, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Finance System of Richmond, Inc. has a 96.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Finance System of Richmond, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Finance System of Richmond, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Finance System of Richmond, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Finance System of Richmond, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Finance System of Richmond, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Finance System of Richmond, 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 Finance System of Richmond, Inc.?

Consumers in 23 states and territories have filed complaints about Finance System of Richmond, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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