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

CFPB complaint data Grade F 9 complaints

HomeServices of Iowa - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 9 states, reputation grade F.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about HomeServices of Iowa

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

F

Grade F · 41.0/100 composite

This collector has a failing complaint record with very high complaint volumes and poor response rates.

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

The verdict

A reputation grade of F: HomeServices of Iowa ranks ahead of 4% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 96% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 9 all-time complaints and a 0% timely-response rate.

4th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
9
CFPB complaints, all-time
0%
answered inside the CFPB window
8
in the last 12 months (rising)

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 HomeServices of Iowa?

HomeServices of Iowa has accumulated 9 total CFPB complaints across 9 states, with 8 filed in the most recent 12 months against 1 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 88.9% of the full complaint history, a rising pattern that suggests escalating consumer friction rather than a legacy book of disputes.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit". The company posts a 0% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 9 states, led by Arkansas with 1 and Florida with 1. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 41.0/100 places HomeServices of Iowa in grade band F.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

9

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

8

88.9% of all-time complaints

Rising ↑

States active

9

regional footprint

Timely response rate

0%

below sla band

Reputation grade

F

41.0/100 composite

How does HomeServices of Iowa's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

41 Bottom 4% higher than 4% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 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

HomeServices of Iowa versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 0.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 16.1%

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

How does HomeServices of Iowa compare to its peers?

How does HomeServices of Iowa compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
HomeServices of Iowa National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
8
7
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
0%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2013-08 2016-07

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 4
Written notification about debt - 2
Electronic communications - 2
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 1

Where do complaints against HomeServices of Iowa come from?

HomeServices of Iowa's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against HomeServices of Iowa

Across 9 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if HomeServices of Iowa contacts you

A grade of F signals how HomeServices of Iowa'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 HomeServices of Iowa 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 HomeServices of Iowa 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 HomeServices of Iowa? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about HomeServices of Iowa is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit". This is based on 9 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against HomeServices of Iowa increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against HomeServices of Iowa are rising. The company received 8 complaints in the last 12 months, indicating an upward trend in consumer issues.

What is HomeServices of Iowa's reputation grade? ▼

HomeServices of Iowa has a reputation grade of F (score: 41.0/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does HomeServices of Iowa respond to consumer complaints? ▼

HomeServices of Iowa has a 0% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does HomeServices of Iowa operate? ▼

HomeServices of Iowa has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 9 states, with the most complaints from Arkansas (1 complaints).

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

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