Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.
CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
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Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.
The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 267 complaints against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. overall, with 55 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 25 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.
Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 94.8%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 28.6% 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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. have?
Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. has 267 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 55 filed in the last 12 months.
Does Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. respond to complaints on time?
Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. has a 94.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.
What product generates the most complaints for Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.?
The most complained-about product for Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.
What is the most common complaint issue with Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.?
The most common issue reported by consumers about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.
How do I file a complaint against Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.?
You can file a complaint against Nationwide Credit & Collection, 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 Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc.?
Consumers in 25 states and territories have filed complaints about Nationwide Credit & Collection, Inc. with the CFPB.
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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026
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