CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

Behind the 2,184 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

Data updated 2026-05-15

2,184
Total complaints
916
Last 12 months
97.8%
Timely response
50
States affected

The verdict

2,184 CFPB complaints put Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. at #199 out of 3,848 financial companies ranked by complaint volume. 97.8% of its complaints get an on-time reply, beating the 93% median for the 100+ complaint peer group.

#199
of 3,848 companies by volume
97.8%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
50
states with complaints
Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. timely response rate 97.8%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - I do not know 846
Debt collection - Medical debt 487
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 381
Debt collection - Other debt 181
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 104
Debt collection - Private student loan debt 77
Debt collection - Credit card debt 26
Debt collection - Payday loan debt 18
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan 10
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt 7

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 729
2.Written notification about debt 372
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 249
4.False statements or representation 227
5.Incorrect information on your report 227
6.Improper use of your report 139
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 92
8.Communication tactics 54
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 29
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 13

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 5
2015 2
2016 10
2017 14
2018 8
2019 37
2020 58
2021 91
2022 128
2023 245
2024 471
2025 817
2026 297

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 479
Texas 429
Georgia 229
Michigan 109
Ohio 73
California 66
North Carolina 61
Pennsylvania 59
South Carolina 57
Louisiana 57
Alabama 50
Wisconsin 49
Illinois 48
Tennessee 41
New York 39

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,090
In progress 91
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. carries 2,184 complaints in the CFPB's database, 916 of them filed within the past 12 months. Consumers spanning 50 states and territories have weighed in, giving this a nationwide footprint. "Debt collection" tops the product-level breakdown by a clear margin, marking it as the area of greatest consumer friction. The specific issue named most within that category is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. answers 97.8% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 16.7% 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.

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 (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 Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. have?

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. has 2,184 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 916 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s CFPB timely-response rate is 97.8%. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. - see all issues and counts above.

How do I file a complaint against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery 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 Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

The CFPB has recorded complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. from 50 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.

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