CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.

Behind the CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-08-14

12
Total complaints
Below average
4
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
Top decile
2
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. places #3492 by volume. Its on-time response record is at the 86th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

Mortgage
most-complained product
FL
state with the most complaints

Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.

A
PlainCredit Trust Score
87/100
First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. · 2 of 3 dimensions reported

Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.

Timely Response A+ 100.0%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate N/A N/A
Dispute field not reported for this company
Relief Rate A- 16.7%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

100% Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,335 companies

companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value

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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage 7
Mortgage - VA mortgage 4
Mortgage - FHA mortgage 1

Top Issues

1.Closing on a mortgage 6
2.Trouble during payment process 3
3.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
4.Struggling to pay mortgage 1
5.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2018 1
2019 1
2021 5
2024 1
2025 1
2026year in progress 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 8
Puerto Rico 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 10
Closed with monetary relief 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.

First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. draws a geographically concentrated spread of CFPB complaints, filed by consumers in many parts of the country. The single largest complaint category is "Mortgage," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. The specific issue named most within that category is "Closing on a mortgage," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

The timely-response measure counts forwarded complaints answered inside the Bureau's 15-day window. This company's rate is at or above benchmark levels, a sign it handles intake and escalation well. Relief means the case closed with monetary or non-monetary help for the consumer. Both rates sit in the score card above.

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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.

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 First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. have?

12 complaints have been filed against First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. with the CFPB overall - 4 of them in the past year.

Does First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. is "Mortgage." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. is "Closing on a mortgage." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against First Equity Mortgage Bankers, 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 First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.?

Consumers in 2 states and territories have filed complaints about First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc. with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

First Equity Mortgage Bankers, Inc.'s complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.