Central Research — CFPB Complaint Data
Data source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Data current as of September 22, 2026. View the live CFPB record.
A CFPB complaint means a consumer submitted a complaint against Central Research and the company was given a chance to respond — it isn't a lawsuit, a fine, or a verified finding that the company did something wrong. Raw complaint counts also aren't adjusted for company size: a large national company will show more complaints than a small one even if it handles a lower share of its accounts poorly.
35% of Central Research's complaints on record are about "dealing with your lender or servicer" — the single most common issue category.
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A CFPB complaint is free, takes about 10 minutes, and generally requires Central Research to respond within 15 days. Before you file: attach documents (statements, letters, screenshots), be specific about the product and problem, and state exactly what resolution you want.
Top complaint issues
The specific problems people reported, most common first.
- Dealing with your lender or servicer89
- Incorrect information on your report73
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — what to do28
- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem18
- Attempts to collect debt not owed — what to do13
Complaint trend (monthly)
State distribution
Where complaints against Central Research are coming from.