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

CFPB complaint data Grade C 15 complaints

Northern Hills Collections Inc. - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 6 states, reputation grade C.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Northern Hills Collections Inc.

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

C

Grade C · 60.7/100 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: Northern Hills Collections Inc. ranks ahead of 45% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 55% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 15 all-time complaints and a 93% timely-response rate.

45th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
15
CFPB complaints, all-time
93%
answered inside the CFPB window
2
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 Northern Hills Collections Inc.?

Northern Hills Collections Inc. has accumulated 15 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 2 filed in the most recent 12 months against 13 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 13.3% 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 "Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly", narrowing to "Talked to a third-party about your debt". The company posts a 93% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 6 states, led by South Dakota with 8 and Texas with 2. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 60.7/100 places Northern Hills Collections Inc. in grade band C.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

15

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

2

13.3% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

6

regional footprint

Timely response rate

93%

good band

Reputation grade

C

60.7/100 composite

How does Northern Hills Collections Inc.'s reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

61 45th percentile higher than 45% 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

Northern Hills Collections Inc. versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 93.3%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 10.7%

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

How does Northern Hills Collections Inc. compare to its peers?

How does NORTHERN HILLS COLLECTIONS INC. compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
NORTHERN HILLS COLLECT… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
2
4
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
93%
100%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
0%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2020-07 2025-11

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 6
Communication tactics - 4
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 2
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 2
False statements or representation - 1

Where do complaints against Northern Hills Collections Inc. come from?

Northern Hills Collections Inc.'s own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Northern Hills Collections Inc.

Across 6 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Northern Hills Collections Inc. contacts you

A grade of C signals how Northern Hills Collections 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 Northern Hills Collections 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 Northern Hills Collections 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 Northern Hills Collections Inc.? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Northern Hills Collections Inc. is "Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly", specifically "Talked to a third-party about your debt". This is based on 15 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Northern Hills Collections Inc. increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Northern Hills Collections Inc. are falling. The company received 2 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Northern Hills Collections Inc.'s reputation grade? ▼

Northern Hills Collections Inc. has a reputation grade of C (score: 60.7/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Northern Hills Collections Inc. respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Northern Hills Collections Inc. has a 93% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does Northern Hills Collections Inc. operate? ▼

Northern Hills Collections Inc. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from South Dakota (8 complaints).

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

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