Key Takeaways

  • 7,626 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Debt collection (6,127).
  • Timely response rate: 96.0%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 16.4% of resolved complaints.
7,626 Total complaints
96.0% Timely response rate
16.4% Consumer disputed rate
Debt collection Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Debt collection 6,127 80.3%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 832 10.9%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 612 8.0%
Credit reporting 28 0.4%
Debt or credit management 11 0.1%
Credit card 8 0.1%
Credit card or prepaid card 3 0.0%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2 0.0%
Bank account or service 1 0.0%
Consumer Loan 1 0.0%
Vehicle loan or lease 1 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Southwest Credit Systems, L.P..

Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,711
Written notification about debt 1,194
Incorrect information on your report 805
False statements or representation 580
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 529
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 510
Improper use of your report 348
Communication tactics 305
Disclosure verification of debt 203
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 135

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 4,207 55.2%
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,028 39.7%
Closed 389 5.1%
Closed with monetary relief 1 0%
In progress 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P..

State Complaints
Texas 1,027
Pennsylvania 715
Florida 711
California 662
Georgia 476
Maryland 430
New Jersey 367
Illinois 329
Virginia 269
North Carolina 244
New York 230
Massachusetts 203
Ohio 159
Michigan 140
Delaware 123
South Carolina 117
Alabama 114
Tennessee 107
Arizona 100
Missouri 93

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.

  1. Contact Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. have?

    Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. has 7,626 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.?

    The most common issue reported is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 2,711 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. respond to complaints on time?

    Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. has a 96.0% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.