CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
Meade & Associates, Inc.
What 247 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.
Data updated 2026-05-15
- 247
- Total complaints
- 8
- Last 12 months
- 88.3%
- Timely response
- 22
- States affected
The verdict
247 CFPB complaints put Meade & Associates, Inc. at #794 out of 3,848 financial companies ranked by complaint volume. It answers 88.3% of complaints on time - below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.
- #794
- of 3,848 companies by volume
- 88.3%
- answered on time
- Debt collection
- most-complained product
- 22
- states with complaints
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Meade & Associates, Inc.
247 complaints against Meade & Associates, Inc. appear in the CFPB record, including 8 from the trailing year. The 22 states and territories represented put this footprint in multi-regional territory. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. The specific issue named most within that category is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.
88.3% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against Meade & Associates, Inc. get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is under the 95% benchmark companies are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. The company's response was formally disputed in 19.8% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. Among resolved complaints, 0% closed with the consumer receiving monetary or non-monetary relief.
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 Meade & Associates, Inc. have?
Meade & Associates, Inc. has 247 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 8 filed in the last 12 months.
Does Meade & Associates, Inc. respond to complaints on time?
Meade & Associates, Inc. has a 88.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
What product generates the most complaints for Meade & Associates, Inc.?
The most complained-about product for Meade & Associates, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.
What is the most common complaint issue with Meade & Associates, Inc.?
Consumers most often cite "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Meade & Associates, Inc.; the full issue list with counts is above.
How do I file a complaint against Meade & Associates, Inc.?
You can file a complaint against Meade & 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 Meade & Associates, Inc.?
Meade & Associates, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 22 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.
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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.