CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
Hughes Finance
Consumers have filed 20 complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.
Data updated 2026-08-14
- 20
- Total complaints
- Mid-range
- 19
- Last 12 months
- 0%
- Timely response
- Bottom decile
- 7
- States affected
The verdict
Out of 3,843 financial companies in the CFPB database, Hughes Finance has accumulated 20 complaints, placing it #2861 by volume. On-time replies land at 0%, the 0th percentile for the 100+ complaint peer group.
- #2861
- of 3,843 companies by volume
- 0%
- on time (0th pctile)
- Credit reporting or …
- most-complained product
- 7
- states with complaints
Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.
Hughes Finance vs. all companies by on-time response rate
Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)
0% Among the lowest in the bottom 1% of 1,335 companies
companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value
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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14
What changed
CFPB Consumer Complaint Database 2024 to 2025 complete years
- Annual CFPB complaint volume moved from 1 in 2024 to 14 in 2025 (2024 → 2025).
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
Reading this profile
Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026year in progress | 5 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Hughes Finance
Hughes Finance carries 20 complaints in the CFPB's database, 19 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 7 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a geographically concentrated footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Inside that category, "Improper use of your report" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Hughes Finance posts a 0% reply rate on forwarded complaints. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag, late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Among resolved complaints, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to 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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.
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 Hughes Finance have?
The CFPB has logged 20 complaints against Hughes Finance to date, of which 19 came in over the last 12 months.
Does Hughes Finance respond to complaints on time?
Hughes Finance's CFPB timely-response rate is 0%. That trails the 95% industry benchmark by a wide margin.
What product generates the most complaints for Hughes Finance?
"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports" draws more CFPB complaints against Hughes Finance than any other product - see the full breakdown above.
What is the most common complaint issue with Hughes Finance?
"Improper use of your report" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Hughes Finance - see all issues and counts above.
How do I file a complaint against Hughes Finance?
You can file a complaint against Hughes Finance 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 Hughes Finance?
Consumers in 7 states and territories have filed complaints about Hughes Finance with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.
Also handles Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.