CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Primelending, a Plainscapital Company

What 207 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

207
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
99%
Timely response
39
States affected

The verdict

Primelending, a Plainscapital Company ranks #911 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 207 complaints on record. It answers 99% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#911
of 3,848 companies by volume
99%
answered on time
Mortgage
most-complained product
39
states with complaints
Primelending, a Plainscapital Company timely response rate 99.0%
Industry benchmark

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

Complaints by Product

Mortgage — FHA mortgage 65
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 45
Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage 34
Mortgage — Other mortgage 23
Mortgage — VA mortgage 18
Mortgage — Other type of mortgage 14
Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM) 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 2
Debt collection — Mortgage 1
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 1

Top Issues

1.Application, originator, mortgage broker 51
2.Trouble during payment process 35
3.Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 26
4.Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 24
5.Closing on a mortgage 21
6.Struggling to pay mortgage 18
7.Settlement process and costs 11
8.Credit decision / Underwriting 9
9.Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 5
10.Incorrect information on your report 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 3
2013 12
2014 24
2015 25
2016 27
2017 44
2018 33
2019 24
2020 15

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 42
Florida 23
California 14
North Carolina 11
South Carolina 9
Ohio 9
Tennessee 8
Maryland 8
Missouri 7
Virginia 7
Michigan 5
Pennsylvania 5
Washington 5
New York 5
Massachusetts 4

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 191
Closed with monetary relief 14
Closed 1
Untimely response 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 207 complaints against Primelending, a Plainscapital Company overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 39 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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.

Primelending, a Plainscapital Company's timely response rate stands at 99%, 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 20.2% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 6.8% 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 Primelending, a Plainscapital Company have?

Primelending, a Plainscapital Company has 207 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Primelending, a Plainscapital Company respond to complaints on time?

Primelending, a Plainscapital Company has a 99% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company?

The most complained-about product for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company is "Mortgage." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Primelending, a Plainscapital Company?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Primelending, a Plainscapital Company is "Application, originator, mortgage broker." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Primelending, a Plainscapital Company?

You can file a complaint against Primelending, a Plainscapital Company 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 Primelending, a Plainscapital Company?

Consumers in 39 states and territories have filed complaints about Primelending, a Plainscapital Company with the CFPB.

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

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