Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

7,516
Total Complaints
1,809
Last 12 Months
95.9%
Timely Response
56
States Affected
Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. timely response rate 95.9%
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 2,118
Debt collection — Other debt 2,108
Debt collection — Telecommunications debt 865
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 801
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 722
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 607
Debt collection — Credit card debt 151
Credit reporting 28
Debt collection — Rental debt 23
Debt collection — Medical debt 18

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,682
2.Written notification about debt 1,168
3.Incorrect information on your report 795
4.False statements or representation 566
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 529
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 490
7.Improper use of your report 345
8.Communication tactics 303
9.Disclosure verification of debt 203
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 132

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 30
2014 118
2015 249
2016 356
2017 508
2018 417
2019 285
2020 533
2021 694
2022 520
2023 661
2024 912
2025 1,877
2026 356

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,005
Florida 700
Pennsylvania 700
California 657
Georgia 466
Maryland 428
New Jersey 365
Illinois 322
Virginia 267
North Carolina 242
New York 229
Massachusetts 199
Ohio 159
Michigan 138
Delaware 121

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 4,207
Closed with non-monetary relief 2,919
Closed 389
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 7,516 complaints against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. overall, with 1,809 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 56 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.

Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.'s timely response rate stands at 95.9%, 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 16.4% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 38.9% 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 Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. have?

Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. has 7,516 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 1,809 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. respond to complaints on time?

Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. has a 95.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.?

The most complained-about product for Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.?

You can file a complaint against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. 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 Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.?

Consumers in 56 states and territories have filed complaints about Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. with the CFPB.

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

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