SANTANDER BANCORP

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

165
Total Complaints
0
Last 12 Months
100%
Timely Response
16
States Affected
SANTANDER BANCORP timely response rate 100.0%
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

Bank account or service — Checking account 25
Credit card 22
Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage 19
Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage 15
Bank account or service — Other bank product/service 11
Checking or savings account — Checking account 9
Mortgage — Other mortgage 9
Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card 7
Checking or savings account — Savings account 7
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 6

Top Issues

1.Account opening, closing, or management 22
2.Deposits and withdrawals 16
3.Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 15
4.Managing an account 14
5.Struggling to pay mortgage 13
6.Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 10
7.Incorrect information on your report 8
8.Billing disputes 6
9.Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 5
10.Managing the loan or lease 5

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 9
2013 14
2014 22
2015 38
2016 20
2017 17
2018 20
2019 16
2020 8
2021 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Puerto Rico 135
Pennsylvania 3
Massachusetts 2
New Jersey 2
Michigan 2
Florida 2
New York 2
New Hampshire 1
North Carolina 1
California 1
Maryland 1
Alabama 1
Kansas 1
PW 1
New Mexico 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 158
Closed 7

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for SANTANDER BANCORP

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 165 complaints against SANTANDER BANCORP overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 16 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Bank account or service," 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 "Account opening, closing, or management" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

SANTANDER BANCORP's timely response rate stands at 100%, 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 29.1% 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 SANTANDER BANCORP have?

SANTANDER BANCORP has 165 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does SANTANDER BANCORP respond to complaints on time?

SANTANDER BANCORP has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for SANTANDER BANCORP?

The most complained-about product for SANTANDER BANCORP is "Bank account or service." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with SANTANDER BANCORP?

The most common issue reported by consumers about SANTANDER BANCORP is "Account opening, closing, or management." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against SANTANDER BANCORP?

You can file a complaint against SANTANDER BANCORP 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 SANTANDER BANCORP?

Consumers in 16 states and territories have filed complaints about SANTANDER BANCORP with the CFPB.

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

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