SIMM Associates, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

540
Total Complaints
87
Last 12 Months
94.8%
Timely Response
49
States Affected
SIMM Associates, Inc. timely response rate 94.8%
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 — I do not know 148
Debt collection — Medical debt 53
Debt collection — Credit card debt 50
Debt collection — Other debt 49
Debt collection — Non-federal student loan 45
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 44
Student loan — Non-federal student loan 39
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Debt collection — Credit card 17
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 11

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 137
2.Communication tactics 93
3.Written notification about debt 44
4.False statements or representation 35
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 27
6.Improper contact or sharing of info 27
7.Electronic communications 27
8.Dealing with my lender or servicer 21
9.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 21
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 21

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 23
2014 71
2015 38
2016 35
2017 23
2018 28
2019 35
2020 28
2021 45
2022 30
2023 34
2024 43
2025 90
2026 17

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 66
Florida 55
Texas 36
Georgia 28
North Carolina 27
New York 26
Pennsylvania 24
Ohio 22
Michigan 21
New Jersey 17
Illinois 13
Delaware 13
Colorado 12
Arizona 12
Maryland 12

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 534
Closed 4
Untimely response 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for SIMM Associates, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 540 complaints against SIMM Associates, Inc. overall, with 87 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 49 states and territories, making this a nationwide 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.

SIMM Associates, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 94.8%, 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 12% 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 SIMM Associates, Inc. have?

SIMM Associates, Inc. has 540 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 87 filed in the last 12 months.

Does SIMM Associates, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

SIMM Associates, Inc. has a 94.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for SIMM Associates, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for SIMM Associates, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with SIMM Associates, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about SIMM Associates, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against SIMM Associates, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against SIMM Associates, 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 SIMM Associates, Inc.?

Consumers in 49 states and territories have filed complaints about SIMM Associates, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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