CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Peoples Home Equity, Inc.

What 28 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

28
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
67.9%
Timely response
11
States affected

The verdict

Peoples Home Equity, Inc. ranks #2425 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 28 complaints on record. It answers 67.9% of complaints on time — below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2425
of 3,848 companies by volume
67.9%
answered on time
Mortgage
most-complained product
11
states with complaints
Peoples Home Equity, Inc. timely response rate 67.9%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage 6
Mortgage — Other mortgage 4
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 4
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 3
Mortgage — FHA mortgage 3
Mortgage — VA mortgage 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM) 2
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 1
Mortgage — Other type of mortgage 1

Top Issues

1.Application, originator, mortgage broker 8
2.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3
3.Improper use of your report 3
4.Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 3
5.Closing on a mortgage 3
6.Settlement process and costs 2
7.Incorrect information on your report 2
8.Trouble during payment process 2
9.Problem with customer service 1
10.Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 1
2013 5
2014 2
2015 2
2016 2
2017 5
2018 5
2020 2
2021 1
2023 1
2024 1
2025 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Tennessee 8
California 6
Illinois 5
Wisconsin 2
Michigan 1
New Jersey 1
Virginia 1
Texas 1
Florida 1
Georgia 1
Maryland 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 21
Untimely response 6
Closed 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Peoples Home Equity, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 28 complaints against Peoples Home Equity, Inc. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 11 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Mortgage," 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 "Application, originator, mortgage broker" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Peoples Home Equity, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 67.9%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag — late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 35.7% 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.

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 Peoples Home Equity, Inc. have?

Peoples Home Equity, Inc. has 28 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Peoples Home Equity, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Peoples Home Equity, Inc. has a 67.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is below the typical industry benchmark of 95%.

What product generates the most complaints for Peoples Home Equity, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Peoples Home Equity, Inc. is "Mortgage." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Peoples Home Equity, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Peoples Home Equity, Inc. is "Application, originator, mortgage broker." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Peoples Home Equity, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Peoples Home Equity, 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 Peoples Home Equity, Inc.?

Consumers in 11 states and territories have filed complaints about Peoples Home Equity, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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