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CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

73 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES's complaint history from CFPB public records. 73 consumers have filed complaints since 2018. The company has a 86.3% timely response rate and has provided relief in 4.1% of cases.

73
Total Complaints
86.3%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
4.1%
Relief Provided
11
States Active
2018
Since

Total complaints

73

Filed since 2018

Timely response

86.3%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

4.1%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 86.3%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 4.1%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 73

CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 73 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Vehicle loan: 35 complaints (47.9%), resolution 8.6% Vehicle loan 47.9% Debt collection: 16 complaints (21.9%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 21.9% Credit reporting: 11 complaints (15.1%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting 15.1% Credit reporting,: 10 complaints (13.7%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 13.7% Payday loan,: 1 complaints (1.4%), resolution 0.0%
  • Vehicle loan 35 47.9% 9% relief
  • Debt collection 16 21.9% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 11 15.1% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 10 13.7% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 1 1.4% 0% relief

How CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES's 73 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Vehicle loan or lease 35
Debt collection 16
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 11
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 10
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 49
AZ 6
FL 4
NV 2
TX 2
IL 2
AR 2
KY 1
GA 1
MN 1
ID 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing the loan or lease 13
Incorrect information on your report 12
Improper use of your report 7
Struggling to pay your loan 7
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 7
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6
Getting a loan or lease 5
Repossession 5
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 3
False statements or representation 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
Confusing or missing disclosures 1
Communication tactics 1
Charged fees or interest you didn't expect 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2018 3 100%
2019 11 81.8%
2020 8 87.5%
2021 6 100%
2022 9 100%
2023 8 100%
2024 8 100%
2025 15 73.3%
2026 5 40%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES has accumulated 73 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 11 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 31 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 2018, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-27, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES reports a 86.3% timely-response rate and has closed 94.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 4.1% 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 0% 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 "Vehicle loan or lease", and the single most common underlying issue is "Managing the loan or lease".

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 CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES: 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 CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES have?

CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES has received 73 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES respond to complaints on time?

CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES has a 86.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES?

The most common issue reported against CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES is "Managing the loan or lease" in the "Vehicle loan or lease" product category.

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