CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.

What 89 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

89
Total complaints
2
Last 12 months
96.6%
Timely response
28
States affected

The verdict

Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. ranks #1401 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 89 complaints on record. It answers 96.6% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#1401
of 3,848 companies by volume
96.6%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
28
states with complaints
Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. timely response rate 96.6%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 24
Debt collection — Medical debt 18
Debt collection — Other debt 17
Debt collection — Medical 11
Debt collection — I do not know 10
Debt collection — Auto debt 4
Debt collection — Auto 2
Debt collection — Credit card debt 2
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 25
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 17
3.Communication tactics 15
4.Disclosure verification of debt 11
5.Written notification about debt 6
6.False statements or representation 5
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 4
8.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1
10.Struggling to pay your bill 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 9
2015 21
2016 10
2017 6
2018 5
2019 6
2020 3
2021 3
2022 7
2023 8
2024 6
2025 4
2026 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 21
Florida 12
New York 8
New Hampshire 6
Colorado 4
Massachusetts 3
Georgia 3
Pennsylvania 3
Minnesota 3
Texas 3
Connecticut 2
Indiana 2
Virginia 2
Ohio 2
Illinois 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 82
Closed 7

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 89 complaints against Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. overall, with 2 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 28 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.

Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 96.6%, 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 17.1% 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 Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. have?

Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. has 89 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 2 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. has a 96.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Lamont, Hanley & Associates, 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 Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.?

Consumers in 28 states and territories have filed complaints about Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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