CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

NorthStar Technologies

What 25 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

25
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
84%
Timely response
6
States affected

The verdict

NorthStar Technologies ranks #2589 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 25 complaints on record. It answers 84% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2589
of 3,848 companies by volume
84%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
6
states with complaints
NorthStar Technologies timely response rate 84.0%
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.) 13
Debt collection — Medical debt 3
Debt collection — Medical 2
Debt collection — I do not know 2
Debt collection — Non-federal student loan 1
Debt collection — Payday loan 1
Debt collection — Auto debt 1
Bank account or service — Other bank product/service 1
Debt collection — Other debt 1

Top Issues

1.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 12
2.Communication tactics 3
3.False statements or representation 2
4.Taking/threatening an illegal action 2
5.Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
6.Disclosure verification of debt 2
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 1
8.Problems caused by my funds being low 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 1
2013 4
2014 8
2015 4
2016 3
2017 1
2018 3
2024 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Oklahoma 15
Texas 5
Ohio 2
South Carolina 1
Minnesota 1
Nebraska 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 23
Closed 1
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for NorthStar Technologies

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 25 complaints against NorthStar Technologies overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 6 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

NorthStar Technologies's timely response rate stands at 84%, 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 25% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 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 NorthStar Technologies have?

NorthStar Technologies has 25 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does NorthStar Technologies respond to complaints on time?

NorthStar Technologies has a 84% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for NorthStar Technologies?

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

What is the most common complaint issue with NorthStar Technologies?

The most common issue reported by consumers about NorthStar Technologies is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against NorthStar Technologies?

You can file a complaint against NorthStar Technologies 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 NorthStar Technologies?

Consumers in 6 states and territories have filed complaints about NorthStar Technologies with the CFPB.

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

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