CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Grant Mercantile Agency

340 CFPB complaints trace a pattern in how this company responds when customers push back on credit, billing, or collection problems.

Data updated 2026-05-15

340
Total complaints
39
Last 12 months
99.7%
Timely response
23
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,848 financial companies in the CFPB database, Grant Mercantile Agency has accumulated 340 complaints, placing it #641 by volume. Its on-time response rate is 99.7%, ahead of the 93% median among companies with 100+ complaints.

#641
of 3,848 companies by volume
99.7%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
23
states with complaints
Grant Mercantile Agency 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 - Medical debt 189
Debt collection - I do not know 41
Debt collection - Medical 39
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 35
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 13
Debt collection - Other debt 11
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services 2
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 1
Debt collection - Mortgage debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 123
2.Written notification about debt 56
3.False statements or representation 40
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 30
5.Incorrect information on your report 22
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 17
7.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 13
8.Improper use of your report 10
9.Disclosure verification of debt 8
10.Communication tactics 7

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 9
2015 10
2016 14
2017 31
2018 36
2019 38
2020 31
2021 29
2022 42
2023 21
2024 33
2025 23
2026 18

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 214
Texas 43
Illinois 17
Florida 17
Indiana 9
Nevada 7
Tennessee 5
Georgia 3
Arizona 3
Maryland 2
Missouri 2
Alabama 2
Hawaii 2
North Carolina 2
Rhode Island 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 310
Closed with monetary relief 29
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Grant Mercantile Agency

340 complaints against Grant Mercantile Agency appear in the CFPB record, including 39 from the trailing year. The 23 states and territories represented put this footprint in multi-regional territory. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. 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 Grant Mercantile Agency 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 14.9% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. 8.8% 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 Grant Mercantile Agency have?

340 complaints have been filed against Grant Mercantile Agency with the CFPB overall - 39 of them in the past year.

Does Grant Mercantile Agency respond to complaints on time?

99.7% of the CFPB complaints against Grant Mercantile Agency get a response within the expected window. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Grant Mercantile Agency?

"Debt collection" draws more CFPB complaints against Grant Mercantile Agency than any other product - see the full breakdown above.

What is the most common complaint issue with Grant Mercantile Agency?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Grant Mercantile Agency - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Grant Mercantile Agency?

You can file a complaint against Grant Mercantile Agency 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 Grant Mercantile Agency?

Grant Mercantile Agency has drawn CFPB complaints from 23 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.

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