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WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

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

68 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 68 consumers have filed complaints since 2015. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 17.6% of cases.

68
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
1.5%
Disputed
17.6%
Relief Provided
18
States Active
2015
Since

Total complaints

68

Filed since 2015

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

17.6%

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 17.6%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 68

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 68 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Checking or: 31 complaints (47.7%), resolution 19.4% Checking or 47.7% Mortgage: 17 complaints (26.2%), resolution 11.8% Mortgage 26.2% Debt collection: 5 complaints (7.7%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 7.7% Bank account: 4 complaints (6.2%), resolution 50.0% Bank account 6.2% Money transfer,: 3 complaints (4.6%), resolution 33.3% Credit reporting: 3 complaints (4.6%), resolution 33.3% Payday loan,: 2 complaints (3.1%), resolution 0.0%
  • Checking or 31 47.7% 19% relief
  • Mortgage 17 26.2% 12% relief
  • Debt collection 5 7.7% 0% relief
  • Bank account 4 6.2% 50% relief
  • Money transfer, 3 4.6% 33% relief
  • Credit reporting 3 4.6% 33% relief
  • Payday loan, 2 3.1% 0% relief

How WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION's 68 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 31
Mortgage 17
Debt collection 5
Bank account or service 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 2
Credit card 2
Credit card or prepaid card 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 23
NV 8
FL 6
VA 4
NY 3
AZ 3
GA 3
MI 3
MD 2
NJ 2
NC 2
TX 2
PA 1
DC 1
MN 1
CO 1
IL 1
MA 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Managing an account 21
Trouble during payment process 10
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 5
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Closing an account 3
Unexpected or other fees 2
Using a debit or ATM card 2
Struggling to pay mortgage 2
Opening an account 2
Incorrect information on your report 2
Improper use of your report 1
Problem getting a card or closing an account 1
Disclosure verification of debt 1
Loan modification,collection,foreclosure 1
Money was not available when promised 1
Communication tactics 1
Getting a line of credit 1
Deposits and withdrawals 1
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2015 2 100%
2016 5 100%
2017 3 100%
2018 4 100%
2020 6 100%
2021 4 100%
2022 2 100%
2023 9 100%
2024 14 100%
2025 15 100%
2026 4 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION has accumulated 68 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 18 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 25 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 2015, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-02-03, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 82.4% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 17.6% 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 1.5% 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 WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION: 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 WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION have?

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION has received 68 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION?

The most common issue reported against WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION is "Managing an account" in the "Checking or savings account" product category.

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