HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

178
Total Complaints
38
Last 12 Months
96.1%
Timely Response
15
States Affected
HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. timely response rate 96.1%
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 73
Debt collection — I do not know 37
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 20
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 19
Debt collection — Credit card debt 13
Debt collection — Medical 6
Debt collection — Rental debt 3
Debt collection — Other debt 2
Debt collection — Auto debt 2
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 51
2.Written notification about debt 41
3.Incorrect information on your report 25
4.False statements or representation 19
5.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 11
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 10
7.Communication tactics 6
8.Disclosure verification of debt 4
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3
10.Electronic communications 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 3
2015 3
2017 3
2018 7
2019 9
2020 23
2021 33
2022 17
2023 12
2024 26
2025 33
2026 9

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Ohio 72
Mississippi 47
Florida 16
Louisiana 16
Georgia 12
Alabama 3
Missouri 2
Michigan 2
Texas 2
Arkansas 1
South Carolina 1
Iowa 1
Alaska 1
Pennsylvania 1
New York 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 178

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 178 complaints against HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. overall, with 38 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 15 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.

HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.'s timely response rate stands at 96.1%, 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 25% 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 HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. have?

HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. has 178 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 38 filed in the last 12 months.

Does HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. respond to complaints on time?

HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. has a 96.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.?

The most complained-about product for HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.?

You can file a complaint against HEAD MERCANTILE CO., 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 HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC.?

Consumers in 15 states and territories have filed complaints about HEAD MERCANTILE CO., INC. with the CFPB.

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

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