Total CFPB complaints
2
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 2 complaints
Northstar Education Finance Incorporated — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Northstar Education Finance Incorporated
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
1 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
1 complaints
A
Grade A · 90.8/100 composite
This collector has an excellent complaint record — very few complaints relative to its size, with high response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Northstar Education Finance Incorporated?
Northstar Education Finance Incorporated has accumulated 2 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 2 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.
The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", narrowing to "Threatened to sue on too old debt", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 0% consumer-dispute-after-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 2 states, led by North Carolina with 1 and Arizona with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 90.8/100 places Northstar Education Finance Incorporated in grade band A, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Stable →
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
A
90.8/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Northstar Education Finance Incorporated performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
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) 0.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Northstar Education Finance Incorporated compare to its peers?
Northstar Education Fi… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2016-05 2016-09
Top Consumer Issues
Taking/threatening an illegal action1 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Most common issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Called after sent written cease of comm | 1 |
Where do complaints against Northstar Education Finance Incorporated come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Northstar Education Finance Incorporated. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Northstar Education Finance Incorporated
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- North Carolina
North Carolina
1 complaints
- Arizona
Arizona
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Northstar Education Finance Incorporated? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Northstar Education Finance Incorporated is "Taking/threatening an illegal action", specifically "Threatened to sue on too old debt". This is based on 2 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Northstar Education Finance Incorporated increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Northstar Education Finance Incorporated have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Northstar Education Finance Incorporated's reputation grade? ▼
Northstar Education Finance Incorporated has a reputation grade of A (score: 90.8/100). This collector has an excellent complaint record — very few complaints relative to its size, with high response rates.
Does Northstar Education Finance Incorporated respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Northstar Education Finance Incorporated has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Northstar Education Finance Incorporated operate? ▼
Northstar Education Finance Incorporated has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from North Carolina (1 complaints).
What can I do if Northstar Education Finance Incorporated is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Northstar Education Finance Incorporated violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |