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Clayton complaints

Consumers have filed 13 complaints about Clayton since 2014, 2 of them in the last 12 months. It answered 0% on time and closed 0% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is improper use of your report.

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Complaints on record
13

Since March 2014

Last 12 months
2

new vs the year before

Answered on time
0%

Industry: 99.9%

Closed with relief
0%

Typical credit bureau: 32%

Last 30 days
0

Newest: Aug 21, 2026

Rank
#342 of 566

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Clayton complaints by month

The busiest month was March 2014 (2 complaints). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.

How Clayton answered all time

  • Closed with explanation323.1%
  • Untimely response1076.9%

"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means

What Clayton complaints are about

  • Credit reporting646%
  • Mortgages431%
  • Bank accounts215%
  • Debt collection18%

Top Clayton problems

Inside "Improper use of your report"

  • Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize 4
  • Reporting company used your report improperly 1

Where Clayton complaints come from

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Complaints per 100,000 peopleFewerMore

Most complaints: New York (5), Oregon (2), Maine (1), New Jersey (1), South Carolina (1).

Clayton compared with other credit bureaus & report companies

#CompanyScore12 monthsChangeOn timeReliefGrade
1Apple FinancingCredit reporting5728-10%100%0%C
2Nav TechnologiesCredit reporting55280%100%0%C
3Opportunity FundCredit reporting5127+35%100%0%C
4Heritage Financial GroupCredit reporting027+145%74.1%0%F
5Informative ResearchCredit reporting6026-24%100%0%C
6Pennsylvania Housing Finance AgencyCredit reporting5625-4%100%0%C
7King of Credit FinancialCredit reporting1025+4%0%0%F
8ClaytonCredit reporting-2new0%0%-

Compare side by side: Clayton vs Apple Financing · Clayton vs Nav Technologies · Clayton vs Opportunity Fund · Clayton vs Heritage Financial Group

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Latest Clayton complaints

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ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Aug 21, 2026Credit reportingImproper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognizeMENo timely replyNo
Mar 1, 2026MortgagesApplying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgageDelays in the application processNJNo timely replyNo
Jul 14, 2025Credit reportingImproper use of your reportReporting company used your report improperlyNYNo timely replyNo
Mar 3, 2025Credit reportingProblem with a company's investigation into an existing problemDifficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phoneCANo timely replyNo
Feb 20, 2025Credit reportingImproper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognizeNYNo timely replyNo
Feb 11, 2025Credit reportingImproper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognizeNYNo timely replyNo
Jan 29, 2025Credit reportingImproper use of your reportCredit inquiries on your report that you don't recognizeNYNo timely replyNo
Aug 17, 2024Bank accountsProblem caused by your funds being lowNon-sufficient funds and associated feesSCNo timely replyNo
Aug 27, 2020MortgagesClosing on a mortgageOKNo timely replyNo
Sep 13, 2016MortgagesApplication, originator, mortgage brokerTXExplainedNo
Nov 12, 2014MortgagesLoan servicing, payments, escrow accountNYNo timely replyNo
Mar 11, 2014Debt collectionDisclosure verification of debtRight to dispute notice not receivedORExplainedYes

Questions about Clayton

How many complaints does Clayton have?

Clayton has 13 complaints on record since March 2014, including 2 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 2,550 of every company by complaints this year.

Does Clayton respond to complaints?

Yes. Clayton answered 0% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 0% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.

What do people complain about most with Clayton?
Is Clayton legit?

Clayton is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 13 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Clayton legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.

How do I file a complaint against Clayton?

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Where do most Clayton complaints come from?

Most come from New York (5), Oregon (2), Maine (1). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.

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