HW Holding, Inc

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

8,036
Total Complaints
2,051
Last 12 Months
99.3%
Timely Response
54
States Affected
HW Holding, Inc timely response rate 99.3%
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 — I do not know 2,203
Debt collection — Rental debt 1,820
Debt collection — Other debt 1,795
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 749
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 654
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 449
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 114
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report 89
Debt collection — Credit card debt 60
Debt collection — Medical debt 18

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,518
2.False statements or representation 1,190
3.Written notification about debt 1,112
4.Incorrect information on your report 736
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 632
6.Communication tactics 458
7.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 328
8.Improper use of your report 301
9.Disclosure verification of debt 228
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 130

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 56
2014 194
2015 228
2016 255
2017 408
2018 451
2019 365
2020 450
2021 498
2022 513
2023 813
2024 1,229
2025 2,093
2026 483

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,316
Florida 1,055
Georgia 727
California 529
North Carolina 452
Illinois 304
Maryland 273
South Carolina 224
Virginia 218
Ohio 215
New York 203
Alabama 187
Pennsylvania 183
Tennessee 162
Louisiana 157

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 6,114
Closed with non-monetary relief 1,881
Closed 27
Closed with monetary relief 12
In progress 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for HW Holding, Inc

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 8,036 complaints against HW Holding, Inc overall, with 2,051 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 54 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

HW Holding, Inc's timely response rate stands at 99.3%, 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% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 23.6% 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 HW Holding, Inc have?

HW Holding, Inc has 8,036 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 2,051 filed in the last 12 months.

Does HW Holding, Inc respond to complaints on time?

HW Holding, Inc has a 99.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for HW Holding, Inc?

The most complained-about product for HW Holding, Inc is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with HW Holding, Inc?

The most common issue reported by consumers about HW Holding, Inc is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against HW Holding, Inc?

You can file a complaint against HW Holding, 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 HW Holding, Inc?

Consumers in 54 states and territories have filed complaints about HW Holding, Inc with the CFPB.

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

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