Nationwide Credit Corporation

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

226
Total Complaints
44
Last 12 Months
99.6%
Timely Response
28
States Affected
Nationwide Credit Corporation timely response rate 99.6%
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 — Other debt 59
Debt collection — Medical debt 47
Debt collection — I do not know 43
Debt collection — Medical 26
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 19
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 9
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 8
Debt collection — Credit card debt 6
Debt collection — Auto debt 3
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 2

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 59
2.Written notification about debt 35
3.Communication tactics 33
4.False statements or representation 31
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 23
6.Incorrect information on your report 12
7.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
8.Electronic communications 5
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 5
10.Disclosure verification of debt 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 11
2015 23
2016 20
2017 15
2018 16
2019 7
2020 12
2021 11
2022 21
2023 19
2024 21
2025 37
2026 13

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Virginia 98
Maryland 56
District of Columbia 12
Florida 9
Delaware 4
North Carolina 4
Georgia 3
Mississippi 3
Texas 3
Pennsylvania 3
Tennessee 3
New Jersey 2
West Virginia 2
Michigan 2
Louisiana 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 218
In progress 7
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Nationwide Credit Corporation

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 226 complaints against Nationwide Credit Corporation overall, with 44 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.

Nationwide Credit Corporation's timely response rate stands at 99.6%, 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 17.7% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 0.4% 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 Corporation have?

Nationwide Credit Corporation has 226 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 44 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Nationwide Credit Corporation respond to complaints on time?

Nationwide Credit Corporation has a 99.6% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Nationwide Credit Corporation?

The most complained-about product for Nationwide Credit Corporation is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Nationwide Credit Corporation?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Nationwide Credit Corporation 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 Corporation?

You can file a complaint against Nationwide Credit Corporation 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 Corporation?

Consumers in 28 states and territories have filed complaints about Nationwide Credit Corporation with the CFPB.

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

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