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First Reliance complaints

Consumers have filed 12 complaints about First Reliance since 2014, 1 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
12

Since October 2014

Last 12 months
1

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: Mar 23, 2026

Rank
#418 of 566

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First Reliance complaints by month

The busiest month was October 2014 (1 complaint). Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.

How First Reliance answered all time

  • Closed with explanation18.3%
  • Closed18.3%
  • Untimely response1083.3%

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

What First Reliance complaints are about

  • Credit reporting18%
  • Mortgages433%
  • Debt collection325%
  • Bank accounts325%
  • Payday & personal loans18%

Top First Reliance problems

Inside "Trouble during payment process"

  • Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue while managing or servicing your loan 1

Where First Reliance complaints come from

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Complaints per 100,000 peopleFewerMore

Most complaints: South Carolina (6), Tennessee (2), Connecticut (1), Texas (1), Georgia (1).

First Reliance 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
8First RelianceCredit reporting-1new0%0%-

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Latest First Reliance complaints

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ReceivedAboutIssueStateAnswerOn time
Mar 23, 2026Credit reportingImproper use of your reportReport provided to employer without your written authorizationCTNo timely replyNo
Aug 4, 2025Bank accountsProblem caused by your funds being lowOverdrafts and overdraft feesSCNo timely replyNo
Dec 9, 2024MortgagesTrouble during payment processTrying to communicate with the company to fix an issue while managing or servicing your loanSCNo timely replyNo
Feb 3, 2024Bank accountsClosing an accountCompany closed your accountSCNo timely replyNo
Feb 8, 2022MortgagesStruggling to pay mortgageSCNo timely replyNo
Apr 15, 2021MortgagesApplying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgageGANo timely replyNo
Sep 1, 2020Debt collectionTook or threatened to take negative or legal actionThreatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not payTXNo timely replyNo
Sep 6, 2019Bank accountsProblem caused by your funds being lowOverdrafts and overdraft feesSCNo timely replyNo
Sep 11, 2018MortgagesTrouble during payment processSCNo timely replyNo
Feb 25, 2015Debt collectionCommunication tacticsUsed obscene/profane/abusive languageTNNo timely replyNo
Nov 23, 2014Payday & personal loansCan't contact lenderINClosedYes
Oct 30, 2014Debt collectionCommunication tacticsUsed obscene/profane/abusive languageTNExplainedYes

Questions about First Reliance

How many complaints does First Reliance have?

First Reliance has 12 complaints on record since October 2014, including 1 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 3,042 of every company by complaints this year.

Does First Reliance respond to complaints?

Yes. First Reliance 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 First Reliance?
Is First Reliance legit?

First Reliance is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 12 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is First Reliance legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.

How do I file a complaint against First Reliance?

Complain to First Reliance in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.

Where do most First Reliance complaints come from?

Most come from South Carolina (6), Tennessee (2), Connecticut (1). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.

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