CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
The CMI Group, Inc.
Behind the 3,090 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.
Data updated 2026-05-15
- 3,090
- Total complaints
- 0
- Last 12 months
- 100%
- Timely response
- 52
- States affected
The verdict
Among 3,848 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, The CMI Group, Inc. sits at #154, with 3,090 complaints logged. It answers 100% of complaints on time - above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.
- #154
- of 3,848 companies by volume
- 100%
- answered on time
- Debt collection
- most-complained product
- 52
- states with complaints
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
Reading this profile
Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 173 |
| 2015 | 151 |
| 2016 | 160 |
| 2017 | 202 |
| 2018 | 179 |
| 2019 | 199 |
| 2020 | 296 |
| 2021 | 404 |
| 2022 | 371 |
| 2023 | 409 |
| 2024 | 502 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for The CMI Group, Inc.
3,090 complaints against The CMI Group, Inc. appear in the CFPB record, including 0 from the trailing year. The 52 states and territories represented put this footprint in nationwide territory. No product draws more complaints than "Debt collection," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. 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.
100% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against The CMI Group, Inc. get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That is at or above benchmark levels, a sign the company handles intake and escalation well. The company's response was formally disputed in 8.5% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short. Of complaints that were resolved, 68.1% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.
How to read complaint counts
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 The CMI Group, Inc. have?
The CFPB has logged 3,090 complaints against The CMI Group, Inc. to date, of which 0 came in over the last 12 months.
Does The CMI Group, Inc. respond to complaints on time?
The CMI Group, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.
What product generates the most complaints for The CMI Group, Inc.?
"Debt collection" draws more CFPB complaints against The CMI Group, Inc. than any other product - see the full breakdown above.
What is the most common complaint issue with The CMI Group, Inc.?
The most common issue reported by consumers about The CMI Group, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.
How do I file a complaint against The CMI Group, Inc.?
You can file a complaint against The CMI Group, 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 The CMI Group, Inc.?
The CMI Group, Inc. has drawn CFPB complaints from 52 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.
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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.