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MacDowell & Associates, Ltd.

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

64 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows MacDowell & Associates, Ltd.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 64 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 98.4% timely response rate and has provided relief in 14.1% of cases.

64
Total Complaints
98.4%
Timely Response
14.1%
Disputed
14.1%
Relief Provided
5
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

64

Filed since 2013

Timely response

98.4%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

14.1%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 98.4%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 14.1%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 64

MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 64 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Debt collection: 54 complaints (84.4%), resolution 16.7% Debt collection 84.4% Credit reporting,: 4 complaints (6.3%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 6.3% Vehicle loan: 3 complaints (4.7%), resolution 0.0% Consumer Loan: 2 complaints (3.1%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting: 1 complaints (1.6%), resolution 0.0%
  • Debt collection 54 84.4% 17% relief
  • Credit reporting, 4 6.3% 0% relief
  • Vehicle loan 3 4.7% 0% relief
  • Consumer Loan 2 3.1% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 1 1.6% 0% relief

How MacDowell & Associates, Ltd.'s 64 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Debt collection 54
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 4
Vehicle loan or lease 3
Consumer Loan 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 26
GA 24
AL 10
UT 1
NY 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 16
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8
Communication tactics 7
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6
Written notification about debt 5
Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
False statements or representation 4
Improper use of your report 2
Incorrect information on your report 2
Struggling to pay your loan 2
Disclosure verification of debt 2
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1
Problems when you are unable to pay 1
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 1
Managing the loan or lease 1
Improper contact or sharing of info 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 5 100%
2014 7 100%
2015 5 100%
2016 5 80%
2017 7 100%
2018 7 100%
2019 7 100%
2020 7 100%
2021 2 100%
2022 5 100%
2023 3 100%
2024 2 100%
2025 2 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About MacDowell & Associates, Ltd.

MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. has accumulated 64 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 5 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 26 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 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2025-12-19, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. reports a 98.4% timely-response rate and has closed 85.9% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 14.1% 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 14.1% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action".

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 MacDowell & Associates, Ltd.: 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 MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. have?

MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. has received 64 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. respond to complaints on time?

MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. has a 98.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about MacDowell & Associates, Ltd.?

The most common issue reported against MacDowell & Associates, Ltd. is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" in the "Debt collection" product category.

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