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GREAT LAKES

1.3K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

1.3K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows GREAT LAKES's complaint history from CFPB public records. 1,311 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 98.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 0.8% of cases.

1.3K
Total Complaints
98.9%
Timely Response
5.2%
Disputed
0.8%
Relief Provided
54
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

1.3K

Filed since 2012

Timely response

98.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

0.8%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 98.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 0.8%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

GREAT LAKES complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 1.3K

GREAT LAKES complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 1.3K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Student loan: 971 complaints (74.3%), resolution 0.9% Student loan 74.3% Debt collection: 162 complaints (12.4%), resolution 0.6% Debt collection 12.4% Credit reporting,: 162 complaints (12.4%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 12.4% Credit reporting: 3 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0% Credit card: 3 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0% Consumer Loan: 3 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0% Checking or: 2 complaints (0.2%), resolution 0.0%
  • Student loan 971 74.3% 1% relief
  • Debt collection 162 12.4% 1% relief
  • Credit reporting, 162 12.4% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 3 0.2% 0% relief
  • Credit card 3 0.2% 0% relief
  • Consumer Loan 3 0.2% 0% relief
  • Checking or 2 0.2% 0% relief

How GREAT LAKES's 1.3K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Student loan 971
Debt collection 162
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 162
Credit reporting 3
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Consumer Loan 3
Checking or savings account 2
Other financial service 2
Bank account or service 1
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Mortgage 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 135
FL 99
NY 84
TX 82
OH 68
IL 56
GA 54
MI 52
PA 51
VA 45
NC 39
NJ 37
WA 36
AZ 35
MD 29
MA 29
MN 28
WI 26
SC 25
IN 21

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Dealing with your lender or servicer 336
Dealing with my lender or servicer 300
Struggling to repay your loan 144
Incorrect information on your report 134
Can't repay my loan 118
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 57
Attempts to collect debt not owed 38
Written notification about debt 30
Disclosure verification of debt 22
False statements or representation 22
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 17
Communication tactics 15
Repaying your loan 15
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 12
Improper use of your report 9
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 6
Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
Problems when you are unable to pay 4
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4
Improper contact or sharing of info 4

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 6 83.3%
2013 14 92.9%
2014 33 100%
2015 16 100%
2016 278 99.6%
2017 425 97.4%
2018 304 99.7%
2019 235 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About GREAT LAKES

GREAT LAKES has accumulated 1,311 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 54 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 513 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 2019-12-18, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, GREAT LAKES reports a 98.9% timely-response rate and has closed 99.2% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 0.8% 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 5.2% 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 "Student loan", and the single most common underlying issue is "Dealing with your lender or servicer".

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 GREAT LAKES: 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 GREAT LAKES have?

GREAT LAKES has received 1,311 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does GREAT LAKES respond to complaints on time?

GREAT LAKES has a 98.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about GREAT LAKES?

The most common issue reported against GREAT LAKES is "Dealing with your lender or servicer" in the "Student loan" product category.

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