United Credit and Collections Inc.

CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

142
Total Complaints
43
Last 12 Months
97.9%
Timely Response
25
States Affected
United Credit and Collections Inc. timely response rate 97.9%
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 47
Debt collection — Other debt 42
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 15
Debt collection — Rental debt 12
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting 10
Debt collection — Private student loan debt 7
Debt collection — Credit card debt 3
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 2
Debt collection — Auto debt 1
Debt collection — Mortgage debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 41
2.Written notification about debt 29
3.False statements or representation 21
4.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 12
5.Incorrect information on your report 12
6.Improper use of your report 10
7.Communication tactics 8
8.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2
9.Disclosure verification of debt 2
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2016 1
2017 8
2018 4
2019 5
2020 4
2021 5
2022 15
2023 20
2024 30
2025 45
2026 5

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Missouri 27
Texas 17
North Carolina 17
Georgia 11
South Carolina 10
Florida 10
Pennsylvania 10
Maryland 8
Illinois 6
Virginia 3
Minnesota 3
New York 2
Kentucky 2
Mississippi 2
Massachusetts 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 129
Closed with non-monetary relief 12
Closed with monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for United Credit and Collections Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 142 complaints against United Credit and Collections Inc. overall, with 43 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 25 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.

United Credit and Collections Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 97.9%, 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 25% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 9.2% 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 United Credit and Collections Inc. have?

United Credit and Collections Inc. has 142 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 43 filed in the last 12 months.

Does United Credit and Collections Inc. respond to complaints on time?

United Credit and Collections Inc. has a 97.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for United Credit and Collections Inc.?

The most complained-about product for United Credit and Collections Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with United Credit and Collections Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about United Credit and Collections Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against United Credit and Collections Inc.?

You can file a complaint against United Credit and Collections 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 United Credit and Collections Inc.?

Consumers in 25 states and territories have filed complaints about United Credit and Collections Inc. with the CFPB.

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

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