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Helm Associates

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

32 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows Helm Associates's complaint history from CFPB public records. 32 consumers have filed complaints since 2014. The company has a 56.3% timely response rate and has provided relief in 12.5% of cases.

32
Total Complaints
56.3%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
12.5%
Relief Provided
5
States Active
2014
Since

Total complaints

32

Filed since 2014

Timely response

56.3%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

12.5%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 56.3%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 12.5%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Helm Associates complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 32

Helm Associates complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 32 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Credit reporting,: 11 complaints (34.4%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 34.4% Vehicle loan: 9 complaints (28.1%), resolution 0.0% Vehicle loan 28.1% Debt collection: 5 complaints (15.6%), resolution 20.0% Debt collection 15.6% Consumer Loan: 4 complaints (12.5%), resolution 50.0% Consumer Loan 12.5% Credit reporting: 2 complaints (6.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting 6.3% Bank account: 1 complaints (3.1%), resolution 100.0%
  • Credit reporting, 11 34.4% 0% relief
  • Vehicle loan 9 28.1% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 5 15.6% 20% relief
  • Consumer Loan 4 12.5% 50% relief
  • Credit reporting 2 6.3% 0% relief
  • Bank account 1 3.1% 100% relief

How Helm Associates's 32 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 11
Vehicle loan or lease 9
Debt collection 5
Consumer Loan 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2
Bank account or service 1

Top States

State Complaints
PA 26
NJ 3
NV 1
VA 1
GA 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 11
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Improper use of your report 3
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Taking out the loan or lease 2
Managing the loan or lease 2
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 1
Repossession 1
False statements or representation 1
Getting a loan or lease 1
Disclosure verification of debt 1
Struggling to pay your loan 1
Deposits and withdrawals 1
Problems when you are unable to pay 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2014 2 100%
2015 3 100%
2016 1 100%
2017 1 0%
2018 1 0%
2019 3 0%
2020 3 0%
2021 9 100%
2022 4 50%
2023 1 100%
2024 1 0%
2025 2 0%
2026 1 0%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About Helm Associates

Helm Associates has accumulated 32 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 5 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 16 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 2014, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-01-17, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, Helm Associates reports a 56.3% timely-response rate and has closed 81.3% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 12.5% 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 "Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports", and the single most common underlying issue is "Incorrect information on your report".

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 Helm Associates: 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 Helm Associates have?

Helm Associates has received 32 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does Helm Associates respond to complaints on time?

Helm Associates has a 56.3% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about Helm Associates?

The most common issue reported against Helm Associates is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports" product category.

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