Summit A*R, Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

418
Total Complaints
225
Last 12 Months
95.5%
Timely Response
36
States Affected
Summit A*R, Inc. timely response rate 95.5%
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 158
Debt collection — Other debt 101
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 72
Debt collection — Medical debt 21
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 15
Debt collection — Auto debt 14
Debt collection — Rental debt 8
Debt collection — Medical 8
Debt collection — Credit card debt 7
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 3

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 162
2.Written notification about debt 64
3.Incorrect information on your report 50
4.False statements or representation 41
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 38
6.Improper use of your report 24
7.Communication tactics 11
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 7
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 6
10.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 5

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 3
2015 3
2016 3
2017 4
2018 2
2019 5
2020 7
2021 15
2022 22
2023 38
2024 66
2025 192
2026 58

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 101
Texas 54
California 43
Georgia 30
Illinois 20
Virginia 18
Ohio 14
Pennsylvania 13
Arizona 12
North Carolina 10
Alabama 10
South Carolina 10
New Jersey 9
Minnesota 9
Tennessee 7

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 418

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Summit A*R, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 418 complaints against Summit A*R, Inc. overall, with 225 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 36 states and territories, making this a multi-regional 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.

Summit A*R, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 95.5%, 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 18.2% 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 Summit A*R, Inc. have?

Summit A*R, Inc. has 418 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 225 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Summit A*R, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

Summit A*R, Inc. has a 95.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Summit A*R, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for Summit A*R, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Summit A*R, Inc.?

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

How do I file a complaint against Summit A*R, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against Summit A*R, 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 Summit A*R, Inc.?

Consumers in 36 states and territories have filed complaints about Summit A*R, Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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