This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade B 11 complaints

Applied Resolutions Group - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 6 states, reputation grade B.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Applied Resolutions Group

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

B

Grade B · 68.9/100 composite

This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of B: Applied Resolutions Group ranks ahead of 67% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 33% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 11 all-time complaints and a 82% timely-response rate.

67th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
11
CFPB complaints, all-time
82%
answered inside the CFPB window
0
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Applied Resolutions Group?

Applied Resolutions Group has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 11 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Improper contact or sharing of info", narrowing to "Debt is not mine". The company posts a 82% timely-response rate against a 10% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 6 states, led by Texas with 5 and California with 2. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 68.9/100 places Applied Resolutions Group in grade band B.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

11

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

0

0.0% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

6

regional footprint

Timely response rate

82%

acceptable band

Consumer disputes

10%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

B

68.9/100 composite

How does Applied Resolutions Group's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

69 67th percentile higher than 67% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Applied Resolutions Group versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 81.8%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 10.0%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 10.7%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Applied Resolutions Group compare to its peers?

How does Applied Resolutions Group compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Applied Resolutions Gr… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
0
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
82%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
10%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2015-05 2026-01

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Improper contact or sharing of info - 4
Communication tactics - 3
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 3
False statements or representation - 1

Where do complaints against Applied Resolutions Group come from?

Applied Resolutions Group's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Applied Resolutions Group

Across 6 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Applied Resolutions Group contacts you

A grade of B signals how Applied Resolutions Group's CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Applied Resolutions Group and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Applied Resolutions Group ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Applied Resolutions Group?

The most common issue consumers report about Applied Resolutions Group is "Improper contact or sharing of info", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Applied Resolutions Group increasing or decreasing?

Complaints against Applied Resolutions Group are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Applied Resolutions Group's reputation grade?

Applied Resolutions Group has a reputation grade of B (score: 68.9/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Applied Resolutions Group respond to consumer complaints?

Applied Resolutions Group has a 82% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 10% of cases.

In how many states does Applied Resolutions Group operate?

Applied Resolutions Group has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from Texas (5 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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