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Direct Capital

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

36 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Direct Capital's complaint history from CFPB public records. 36 consumers have filed complaints since 2015. The company has a 52.8% timely response rate and has provided relief in 2.8% of cases.

36
Total Complaints
52.8%
Timely Response
2.8%
Disputed
2.8%
Relief Provided
20
States Active
2015
Since

Total complaints

36

Filed since 2015

Timely response

52.8%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

2.8%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 52.8%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 2.8%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Direct Capital complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 36

Direct Capital complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 36 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 32 complaints (88.9%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 88.9% Payday loan: 3 complaints (8.3%), resolution 33.3% Payday loan 8.3% Payday loan,: 1 complaints (2.8%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 32 88.9% 0% relief
  • Payday loan 3 8.3% 33% relief
  • Payday loan, 1 2.8% 0% relief

How Direct Capital's 36 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 32
Payday loan 3
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 6
TX 4
IL 3
WA 2
TN 2
NC 2
AZ 2
WI 2
PA 2
GA 1
CT 1
OR 1
CO 1
VA 1
UT 1
KY 1
MO 1
ME 1
FL 1
OH 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Communication tactics 15
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 5
Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
False statements or representation 2
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
Received a loan I didn't apply for 1
Charged fees or interest I didn't expect 1
Can't contact lender 1
Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Disclosure verification of debt 1
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Problem with additional add-on products or services 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2015 17 52.9%
2016 9 55.6%
2019 1 0%
2020 4 0%
2021 3 100%
2022 1 100%
2025 1 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Direct Capital

Direct Capital has accumulated 36 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 20 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 15 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 2015, and the most recent logged activity is 2025-10-02, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Direct Capital reports a 52.8% timely-response rate and has closed 80.6% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 2.8% 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 2.8% 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 "Debt collection", and the single most common underlying issue is "Communication tactics".

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 Direct Capital: 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 Direct Capital have?

Direct Capital has received 36 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Direct Capital respond to complaints on time?

Direct Capital has a 52.8% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Direct Capital?

The most common issue reported against Direct Capital is "Communication tactics" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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