CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Zwicker & Associates

Behind the 951 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

951
Total complaints
213
Last 12 months
100%
Timely response
41
States affected

The verdict

Out of 3,848 financial companies in the CFPB database, Zwicker & Associates has accumulated 951 complaints, placing it #338 by volume. It answers 100% of complaints on time - above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#338
of 3,848 companies by volume
100%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
41
states with complaints
Zwicker & Associates timely response rate 100.0%
Industry benchmark

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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Credit card debt 505
Debt collection - I do not know 139
Debt collection - Credit card 132
Debt collection - Other debt 53
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 28
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 19
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 11
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 9
Debt collection - Payday loan debt 7
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card 7

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 194
2.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 166
3.False statements or representation 131
4.Written notification about debt 128
5.Communication tactics 103
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 39
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 33
8.Disclosure verification of debt 32
9.Incorrect information on your report 28
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 16

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 24
2014 55
2015 59
2016 33
2017 42
2018 40
2019 47
2020 30
2021 66
2022 60
2023 93
2024 133
2025 229
2026 40

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 110
Texas 103
Georgia 76
California 76
New York 58
North Carolina 53
Virginia 49
New Jersey 48
Massachusetts 45
Ohio 41
Maryland 40
Illinois 26
Michigan 22
Pennsylvania 21
Tennessee 18

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 873
Closed with non-monetary relief 72
Closed with monetary relief 4
Closed 1
In progress 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Zwicker & Associates

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 951 complaints against Zwicker & Associates overall, with 213 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 41 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.

100% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against Zwicker & Associates 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 24.5% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. 8% of resolved complaints ended with some monetary or non-monetary relief for 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 Zwicker & Associates have?

951 complaints have been filed against Zwicker & Associates with the CFPB overall - 213 of them in the past year.

Does Zwicker & Associates respond to complaints on time?

Zwicker & Associates has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That puts it among the more responsive companies in the CFPB dataset.

What product generates the most complaints for Zwicker & Associates?

Among all products tied to Zwicker & Associates, "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).

What is the most common complaint issue with Zwicker & Associates?

Consumers most often cite "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Zwicker & Associates; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against Zwicker & Associates?

You can file a complaint against Zwicker & Associates 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 Zwicker & Associates?

Consumers in 41 states and territories have filed complaints about Zwicker & Associates with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

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