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

CFPB complaint data Grade C 90 complaints

Hauge Associates, Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 15 states, reputation grade C.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Hauge Associates, Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

C

Grade C · 64.4/100 composite

This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of C: Hauge Associates, Inc. ranks ahead of 57% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 43% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 90 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

57th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
90
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
15
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 Hauge Associates, Inc.?

Hauge Associates, Inc. has accumulated 90 total CFPB complaints across 15 states, with 15 filed in the most recent 12 months against 75 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 16.7% 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 8% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 15 states, led by Iowa with 47 and Nebraska with 13. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 64.4/100 places Hauge Associates, Inc. in grade band C.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

90

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

15

16.7% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

15

regional footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

8%

low (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

C

64.4/100 composite

How does Hauge Associates, Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

64 57th percentile higher than 57% 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

Hauge Associates, Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg

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

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 8.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 26.8%

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

How does Hauge Associates, Inc. compare to its peers?

How does Hauge Associates, Inc. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Hauge Associates, Inc. National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
15
4
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
96%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
8%
13%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2014-09 2025-09

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 28
Written notification about debt - 17
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 14
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 8
False statements or representation - 8
Communication tactics - 8
Disclosure verification of debt - 5
Improper contact or sharing of info - 2

Where do complaints against Hauge Associates, Inc. come from?

Hauge Associates, Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Hauge Associates, Inc.

Across 15 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Hauge Associates, Inc. contacts you

A grade of C signals how Hauge Associates, Inc.'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 Hauge Associates, Inc. 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 Hauge Associates, Inc. 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 Hauge Associates, Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Hauge Associates, Inc. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 90 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Hauge Associates, Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Hauge Associates, Inc. are falling. The company received 15 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Hauge Associates, Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Hauge Associates, Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 64.4/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Hauge Associates, Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Hauge Associates, Inc. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 8% of cases.

In how many states does Hauge Associates, Inc. operate? ▼

Hauge Associates, Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 15 states, with the most complaints from Iowa (47 complaints).

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

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