CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Flagstar Bank, N.A.

What 4,209 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

4,209
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
56
States affected

The verdict

Flagstar Bank, N.A. ranks #118 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 4,209 complaints on record. It answers 100% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#118
of 3,848 companies by volume
100%
answered on time
Mortgage
most-complained product
56
states with complaints
Flagstar Bank, N.A. timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 1,184
Mortgage — FHA mortgage 956
Mortgage — Other mortgage 669
Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage 416
Mortgage — VA mortgage 233
Mortgage — Other type of mortgage 181
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 125
Checking or savings account — Checking account 105
Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM) 60
Bank account or service — Checking account 53

Top Issues

1.Trouble during payment process 1,128
2.Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 1,035
3.Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 549
4.Struggling to pay mortgage 512
5.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 177
6.Closing on a mortgage 106
7.Incorrect information on your report 104
8.Application, originator, mortgage broker 87
9.Managing an account 86
10.Settlement process and costs 59

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2011 14
2012 470
2013 414
2014 406
2015 327
2016 216
2017 162
2018 239
2019 417
2020 439
2021 550
2022 555

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 557
Florida 451
Michigan 424
Texas 297
Georgia 184
New York 145
Maryland 143
North Carolina 135
Washington 125
Illinois 120
Colorado 114
New Jersey 114
Virginia 97
Pennsylvania 96
Arizona 94

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 3,970
Closed without relief 114
Closed with monetary relief 55
Closed with non-monetary relief 38
Closed with relief 29
Closed 3

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Flagstar Bank, N.A.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 4,209 complaints against Flagstar Bank, N.A. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 56 states and territories, making this a nationwide complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Mortgage," 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 "Trouble during payment process" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Flagstar Bank, N.A.'s timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 22.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 5.6% 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 Flagstar Bank, N.A. have?

Flagstar Bank, N.A. has 4,209 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Flagstar Bank, N.A. respond to complaints on time?

Flagstar Bank, N.A. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Flagstar Bank, N.A.?

The most complained-about product for Flagstar Bank, N.A. is "Mortgage." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Flagstar Bank, N.A.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Flagstar Bank, N.A. is "Trouble during payment process." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Flagstar Bank, N.A.?

You can file a complaint against Flagstar Bank, N.A. 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 Flagstar Bank, N.A.?

Consumers in 56 states and territories have filed complaints about Flagstar Bank, N.A. with the CFPB.

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

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