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NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC

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

211 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC's complaint history from CFPB public records. 211 consumers have filed complaints since 2019. The company has a 99.5% timely response rate and has provided relief in 17.1% of cases.

211
Total Complaints
99.5%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
17.1%
Relief Provided
19
States Active
2019
Since

Total complaints

211

Filed since 2019

Timely response

99.5%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

17.1%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.5%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 17.1%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 211

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 211 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 93 complaints (46.5%), resolution 24.7% Checking or 46.5% Mortgage: 29 complaints (14.5%), resolution 10.3% Mortgage 14.5% Credit reporting: 23 complaints (11.5%), resolution 17.4% Credit reporting 11.5% Vehicle loan: 22 complaints (11.0%), resolution 13.6% Vehicle loan 11.0% Credit reporting,: 13 complaints (6.5%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 6.5% Debt collection: 12 complaints (6.0%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 6.0% Money transfer,: 8 complaints (4.0%), resolution 12.5%
  • Checking or 93 46.5% 25% relief
  • Mortgage 29 14.5% 10% relief
  • Credit reporting 23 11.5% 17% relief
  • Vehicle loan 22 11.0% 14% relief
  • Credit reporting, 13 6.5% 0% relief
  • Debt collection 12 6.0% 0% relief
  • Money transfer, 8 4.0% 13% relief

How NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC's 211 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 93
Mortgage 29
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 23
Vehicle loan or lease 22
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 13
Debt collection 12
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 8
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 6
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 3
Credit card 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1

Top States

State Complaints
PA 75
NY 41
OH 30
GA 16
IN 15
NC 7
SC 4
AL 3
TN 3
FL 3
TX 2
IL 2
CA 1
AK 1
VA 1
MA 1
MN 1
MD 1
ID 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 49
Incorrect information on your report 18
Trouble during payment process 15
Improper use of your report 13
Problem caused by your funds being low 13
Opening an account 11
Managing the loan or lease 10
Closing an account 10
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 9
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 8
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 7
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Struggling to pay mortgage 5
Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan 5
Fraud or scam 5
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
Getting a loan or lease 3
Problem when making payments 3
Communication tactics 2

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2019 9 100%
2020 16 93.8%
2021 31 100%
2022 44 100%
2023 24 100%
2024 29 100%
2025 41 100%
2026 17 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC has accumulated 211 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 19 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 62 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 2019, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-27, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC reports a 99.5% timely-response rate and has closed 82% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 17.1% 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 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 NORTHWEST BANCSHARES 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 NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC have?

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC has received 211 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC respond to complaints on time?

NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC has a 99.5% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC?

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

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