Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

1,035
Total Complaints
301
Last 12 Months
99.4%
Timely Response
39
States Affected
Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch timely response rate 99.4%
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 — Other debt 370
Debt collection — I do not know 302
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 153
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 104
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 29
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 28
Debt collection — Medical debt 21
Debt collection — Medical 7
Debt collection — Credit card debt 5
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 3

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 413
2.Written notification about debt 173
3.Incorrect information on your report 142
4.False statements or representation 66
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 63
6.Improper use of your report 51
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 32
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 31
9.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 22
10.Disclosure verification of debt 16

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 8
2015 13
2016 12
2017 22
2018 42
2019 58
2020 65
2021 92
2022 57
2023 121
2024 188
2025 279
2026 78

Complaints by State (Top 15)

North Carolina 310
Florida 187
South Carolina 124
Ohio 91
Indiana 65
Michigan 49
Georgia 31
Texas 27
California 19
New Jersey 15
Kentucky 14
Pennsylvania 13
New York 12
Virginia 11
Arizona 10

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 997
Closed with non-monetary relief 36
Closed 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 1,035 complaints against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch overall, with 301 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 39 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.

Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch's timely response rate stands at 99.4%, 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 20.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 3.5% 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 Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch have?

Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch has 1,035 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 301 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch respond to complaints on time?

Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch has a 99.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch?

The most complained-about product for Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch?

You can file a complaint against Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch 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 Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch?

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed complaints about Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch with the CFPB.

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

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