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CATHAY BANK

97 consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

97 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows CATHAY BANK's complaint history from CFPB public records. 97 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 97.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 8.2% of cases.

97
Total Complaints
97.9%
Timely Response
2.1%
Disputed
8.2%
Relief Provided
13
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

97

Filed since 2012

Timely response

97.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

8.2%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 97.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 8.2%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

CATHAY BANK complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 97

CATHAY BANK complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 97 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 46 complaints (48.4%), resolution 6.5% Checking or 48.4% Mortgage: 18 complaints (18.9%), resolution 5.6% Mortgage 18.9% Money transfer,: 17 complaints (17.9%), resolution 0.0% Money transfer, 17.9% Bank account: 7 complaints (7.4%), resolution 42.9% Bank account 7.4% Credit reporting: 3 complaints (3.2%), resolution 0.0% Payday loan,: 2 complaints (2.1%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting,: 2 complaints (2.1%), resolution 50.0%
  • Checking or 46 48.4% 7% relief
  • Mortgage 18 18.9% 6% relief
  • Money transfer, 17 17.9% 0% relief
  • Bank account 7 7.4% 43% relief
  • Credit reporting 3 3.2% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 2 2.1% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 2 2.1% 50% relief

How CATHAY BANK's 97 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Checking or savings account 46
Mortgage 18
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 17
Bank account or service 7
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 2
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2
Debt collection 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 54
NY 13
WA 6
FL 3
NC 3
NJ 3
TX 3
IA 1
MA 1
IL 1
MD 1
NV 1
OR 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 32
Fraud or scam 10
Trouble during payment process 8
Opening an account 6
Account opening, closing, or management 5
Closing an account 5
Other transaction problem 4
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 3
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 2
Making/receiving payments, sending money 2
Struggling to pay mortgage 2
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Incorrect information on your report 2
Loan servicing, payments, escrow account 2
Closing on a mortgage 2
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2
Improper use of your report 1
Written notification about debt 1
Trouble using your card 1
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 1 100%
2013 1 100%
2014 1 100%
2015 3 100%
2016 3 100%
2017 3 100%
2018 4 100%
2019 5 100%
2020 7 100%
2021 9 77.8%
2022 14 100%
2023 14 100%
2024 12 100%
2025 11 100%
2026 9 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About CATHAY BANK

CATHAY BANK has accumulated 97 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 13 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 19 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2012, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-03, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, CATHAY BANK reports a 97.9% timely-response rate and has closed 91.8% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 8.2% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 2.1% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Checking or savings account", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing an account".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating CATHAY BANK: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does CATHAY BANK have?

CATHAY BANK has received 97 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does CATHAY BANK respond to complaints on time?

CATHAY BANK has a 97.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about CATHAY BANK?

The most common issue reported against CATHAY BANK is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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