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EASTERN BANKSHARES INC

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

89 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows EASTERN BANKSHARES INC's complaint history from CFPB public records. 89 consumers have filed complaints since 2018. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 18% of cases.

89
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
18%
Relief Provided
10
States Active
2018
Since

Total complaints

89

Filed since 2018

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

18%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 100.0%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 18.0%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 89

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 89 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 51 complaints (58.6%), resolution 27.5% Checking or 58.6% Mortgage: 15 complaints (17.2%), resolution 6.7% Mortgage 17.2% Credit reporting: 7 complaints (8.0%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting 8.0% Vehicle loan: 4 complaints (4.6%), resolution 0.0% Payday loan,: 4 complaints (4.6%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting,: 3 complaints (3.4%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection: 3 complaints (3.4%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 51 58.6% 28% relief
  • Mortgage 15 17.2% 7% relief
  • Credit reporting 7 8.0% 0% relief
  • Vehicle loan 4 4.6% 0% relief
  • Payday loan, 4 4.6% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 3 3.4% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 3 3.4% 0% relief

How EASTERN BANKSHARES INC's 89 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 51
Mortgage 15
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 7
Vehicle loan or lease 4
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 4
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 3
Debt collection 3
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2

Top States

State Complaints
MA 77
NY 2
ME 1
RI 1
NH 1
CT 1
VA 1
GA 1
MD 1
FL 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 29
Closing an account 9
Trouble during payment process 7
Incorrect information on your report 6
Opening an account 6
Problem caused by your funds being low 4
Struggling to pay mortgage 4
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 3
Improper use of your report 2
Closing on a mortgage 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 1
Written notification about debt 1
Other transaction problem 1
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 1
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 1
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1
Fraud or scam 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2018 2 100%
2019 9 100%
2020 6 100%
2021 13 100%
2022 15 100%
2023 11 100%
2024 12 100%
2025 16 100%
2026 5 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About EASTERN BANKSHARES INC

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC has accumulated 89 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 10 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 21 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 2026-03-26, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, EASTERN BANKSHARES INC reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 80.9% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 18% 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 "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 EASTERN BANKSHARES INC: 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 EASTERN BANKSHARES INC have?

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC has received 89 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does EASTERN BANKSHARES INC respond to complaints on time?

EASTERN BANKSHARES INC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about EASTERN BANKSHARES INC?

The most common issue reported against EASTERN BANKSHARES INC is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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