Debt collection Complaints in Iowa
Iowa consumers have filed 3,573 complaints about debt collection with the CFPB. See which companies are involved and what issues consumers report most often.
Data last updated: Apr 16, 2026Key Takeaways
- 3,573 debt collection complaints from Iowa.
- Encore Capital Group Inc. has the most complaints (168).
- Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
3,573 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues
Top Companies for Debt collection in Iowa
| Company | Complaints | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Encore Capital Group Inc. | 168 | 4.7% |
| Resurgent Capital Services L.P. | 147 | 4.1% |
| Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC | 126 | 3.5% |
| CL Holdings LLC | 100 | 2.8% |
| I.C. System, Inc. | 81 | 2.3% |
| CCS Financial Services, Inc. | 74 | 2.1% |
| Capital One Financial Corporation | 71 | 2.0% |
| Avadyne Health Holdings, Inc | 58 | 1.6% |
| Synchrony Financial | 57 | 1.6% |
| Transworld Systems Inc. | 55 | 1.5% |
| Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | 53 | 1.5% |
| Citibank, N.A. | 44 | 1.2% |
| Hauge Associates, Inc. | 44 | 1.2% |
| TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. | 41 | 1.1% |
| Experian Information Solutions Inc. | 40 | 1.1% |
| Equifax, Inc. | 38 | 1.1% |
| Erc | 37 | 1.0% |
| Abbott Osborn Jacobs PLC | 33 | 0.9% |
| National Credit Systems,Inc. | 33 | 0.9% |
| Automated Accounts Management Services | 32 | 0.9% |
Common Issues
How Companies Respond
Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Iowa.
| Response | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Closed with explanation | 2,911 | 81.5% |
| Closed with non-monetary relief | 528 | 14.8% |
| Untimely response | 47 | 1.3% |
| Closed | 38 | 1.1% |
| Closed with monetary relief | 32 | 0.9% |
| In progress | 17 | 0.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Iowa?
3,573 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Iowa.
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Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Iowa?
Encore Capital Group Inc. leads with 168 debt collection complaints in Iowa.
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What is the most common issue with debt collection in Iowa?
The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 1,107 complaints.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.