Hollis Cobb Associates

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

222
Total Complaints
45
Last 12 Months
95.5%
Timely Response
26
States Affected
Hollis Cobb Associates timely response rate 95.5%
Industry benchmark

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

Credit utilization context — why this matters

A primer on how revolving balance ratios shape credit-bureau scoring; useful when reading complaints about account closures and credit-line cuts.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Medical debt 134
Debt collection — Medical 45
Debt collection — I do not know 28
Debt collection — Other debt 5
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Debt collection — Credit card 2
Credit card 1
Debt collection — Credit card debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 59
2.Communication tactics 44
3.Written notification about debt 35
4.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 26
5.False statements or representation 20
6.Disclosure verification of debt 9
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
8.Electronic communications 6
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 6
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 3

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 2
2014 18
2015 15
2016 16
2017 11
2018 13
2019 13
2020 10
2021 8
2022 14
2023 23
2024 22
2025 52
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Georgia 136
Massachusetts 14
Florida 11
Alabama 8
Mississippi 7
New Hampshire 6
Virginia 4
North Carolina 4
West Virginia 4
California 3
Washington 2
Oklahoma 2
Tennessee 2
Maine 2
Ohio 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 189
Closed with non-monetary relief 27
Closed with monetary relief 5
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Hollis Cobb Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 222 complaints against Hollis Cobb Associates overall, with 45 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 26 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.

Hollis Cobb Associates's timely response rate stands at 95.5%, 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 21.1% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 14.4% 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 Hollis Cobb Associates have?

Hollis Cobb Associates has 222 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 45 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Hollis Cobb Associates respond to complaints on time?

Hollis Cobb Associates has a 95.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Hollis Cobb Associates?

The most complained-about product for Hollis Cobb Associates is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Hollis Cobb Associates?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Hollis Cobb Associates is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Hollis Cobb Associates?

You can file a complaint against Hollis Cobb Associates 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 Hollis Cobb Associates?

Consumers in 26 states and territories have filed complaints about Hollis Cobb Associates with the CFPB.

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

Related