CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Universal Fidelity LP

What 82 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

82
Total complaints
4
Last 12 months
96.3%
Timely response
28
States affected

The verdict

Universal Fidelity LP ranks #1455 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 82 complaints on record. It answers 96.3% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#1455
of 3,848 companies by volume
96.3%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
28
states with complaints
Universal Fidelity LP timely response rate 96.3%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — I do not know 37
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 18
Debt collection — Other debt 12
Debt collection — Credit card debt 4
Debt collection — Credit card 3
Debt collection — Non-federal student loan 2
Credit reporting 1
Student loan — Non-federal student loan 1
Debt collection — Payday loan 1
Debt or credit management — Credit repair services 1

Top Issues

1.Communication tactics 22
2.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 18
3.Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
4.Written notification about debt 7
5.False statements or representation 5
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 5
7.Improper contact or sharing of info 5
8.Disclosure verification of debt 3
9.Incorrect information on credit report 1
10.Dealing with my lender or servicer 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 9
2014 23
2015 7
2016 8
2017 3
2018 4
2019 3
2020 5
2021 1
2022 4
2023 3
2024 5
2025 7

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 18
Florida 7
California 7
Michigan 5
Illinois 5
Texas 5
North Carolina 3
Arizona 3
Virginia 3
Oklahoma 2
Indiana 2
Pennsylvania 2
Ohio 2
Maine 2
District of Columbia 1

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 78
Closed 4

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Universal Fidelity LP

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 82 complaints against Universal Fidelity LP overall, with 4 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 28 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 "Communication tactics" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

Universal Fidelity LP's timely response rate stands at 96.3%, 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 27.7% 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 Universal Fidelity LP have?

Universal Fidelity LP has 82 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 4 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Universal Fidelity LP respond to complaints on time?

Universal Fidelity LP has a 96.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. This is considered excellent.

What product generates the most complaints for Universal Fidelity LP?

The most complained-about product for Universal Fidelity LP is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Universal Fidelity LP?

The most common issue reported by consumers about Universal Fidelity LP is "Communication tactics." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against Universal Fidelity LP?

You can file a complaint against Universal Fidelity LP 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 Universal Fidelity LP?

Consumers in 28 states and territories have filed complaints about Universal Fidelity LP with the CFPB.

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

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