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Credit Risk Fast-track from Lending Analytics to Action

Speed up your lending strategy with Equifax Ignite AI Advisor. Learn how agentic AI helps you act on data insights for better growth and ris [...]

Market Trends Beyond Homeownership: What the “Rent-Lock Generation” Means for the Future of Housing Affordability

Explore the rise of the "Rent-Lock Generation." Learn why high-income renters are reshaping housing affordability and how businesses can rea [...]

Market Trends Legacy and Stability: Why Baby Boomers and Traditionalists Remain the Gold Standard for Financial Security

Discover why Baby Boomers and Traditionalists represent the gold standard for financial security and how their asset-backed stability impact [...]

Market Trends The Gen X Financial Gap: Deciphering the K-Shaped Divergence in Financial Security

Gen X faces a growing K-shaped financial divergence. Learn how shifting debt levels and stability trends impact lending strategies in today’ [...]

Data-Driven Marketing Driving Credit Union Portfolio Growth: How Precision Targeting Unlocked $134 Million in Auto Loan Refinances

Discover how a leading credit union leveraged Equifax Ignite and TargetPoint Intent Scores to recapture auto loan market share, generating $ [...]

Market Trends The Escrow Escalator: Why Rising Insurance, Taxes, and Mortgage Costs Are Redefining Housing Affordability

Learn why rising property taxes and insurance, known as the 'Escrow Escalator,' are driving housing costs beyond the traditional 30% afforda [...]

Market Trends May 2026 Market Pulse: Expert Q&A on K-Shaped Economic Trends, SMB Risk, and More

Explore expert insights from the May 2026 Market Pulse webinar on K-shaped economic trends, small business risk management, and innovative c [...]

Identity & Fraud Beyond the Credit Check: Building a Layered Defense Against Evolving Fraud Threats

Evolving fraud like synthetic identity and first-party attacks requires a layered defense. Implement proactive verification and continuous m [...]

Market Trends May 2026 Market Pulse Webinar: Navigating Today’s Economic ‘Battle Royale’ and Adopting the Whole Owner Perspective in Commercial Lending

Navigate economic shifts and small business volatility with key insights from the May 2026 Market Pulse Webinar, covering commercial lending [...]

Market Trends May 2026 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Uncover the May 2026 Consumer Credit Trends: US debt hits $18.2T as consumers show caution, mortgage delinquency rises, and small business r [...]

Credit Risk No Code, Just Conversation: How You Can Use Natural Language to Simplify Lending Analytics and Grow Your Portfolio

Simplify lending analytics with AI. Use natural language to get instant, actionable insights for driving growth and mitigating risk with Equ [...]

Market Trends The New Math of Affordability: The Hidden Forces Driving Housing Costs

Discover the hidden forces—from rising taxes to soaring insurance—driving housing costs past the 30% rule. Learn how lenders can master the [...]

Credit Risk Beyond the Bottleneck: Why Timely Credit Score Validation is Your New Catalyst for Growth

Equifax Score Validator helps small banks and credit unions replace custom, resource-heavy validation with a high-efficiency alternative to [...]

Market Trends The Future Consumer is Gen Z: Decoding the State of the Digital-First Generation and Strategies to Capture their Momentum Now

Decode Gen Z, the digital-first generation and momentum leaders in the K-shaped economy. Learn strategies for lenders and retailers to captu [...]

Market Trends April Market Pulse Q&A: The Experts Answer Your Questions on Economic Trends, the K-Shaped Economy, and More

Get expert answers on economic trends, consumer credit stress, the K-shaped economy, supply chain disruptions, and forecasting credit losses [...]

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Market Trends The K-Shaped Economy and Rising Consumer Credit Stress: Insights from the April Market Pulse

Get insights on the K-shaped economy and rising consumer credit stress. Learn how lower-income consumer financial strain compares to resilie [...]

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Credit Risk Q&A: Bridging the Analytics Gap for Mid-Sized Lenders

Discover how Natural Language AI and Agentic AI are bridging the analytics gap, giving mid-sized lenders access to the "big-firm" data insig [...]

Market Trends The State of the Generations: Why "One-Size-Fits-All" Fails the New Millennial in Today’s K-Shaped Economy

Explore the K-shaped financial split among Millennials and how the coming Great Wealth Transfer will change their profile. Businesses must u [...]

Market Trends April 2026 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Unpack the April 2026 Consumer Pulse, detailing the latest credit trends: broad origination growth, shifting credit dynamics, and rising sub [...]

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Identity & Fraud Fighting AI with AI: Countering AI-Powered Fraud with the Dual Power of Experience and Intuition

Counter sophisticated AI fraud with the dual power of supervised machine learning ("Experience") and unsupervised learning ("Intuition") to [...]

Credit Risk Unlock Agility: How to Eliminate the “Last Mile” Bottleneck in Credit Risk Model Deployment

Agility is key in adjusting custom risk models. Gaining speedy access to the attributes needed can be a game changer, and Equifax is re-engi [...]

Market Trends The Lower Arm of the K-Shaped Economy: Understanding the Resilient Strivers in Today’s Environment

Uncover the "Resilient Strivers," the lower arm of the K-shaped economy. Learn how they navigate the "Silent Squeeze" and why traditional cr [...]

Credit Risk From Willingness to Ability: Why Consumer Affordability Is the New Pillar of Responsible Lending

Understanding a consumer’s ability to take on additional debt responsibly has never been more accessible with the introduction of Consumer A [...]

Market Trends From Thrivers to Strivers: What the Q4 2025 Market Pulse Index Report Reveals about the K-Shaped Economy and the Generational “Silent Squeeze”

Discover the K-shaped economy with the Q4 2025 Market Pulse Index. Learn about the rise of Thrivers and Strivers, the Gen X 'Silent Squeeze, [...]

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Market Trends Q1 Market Pulse: Early Stress Detection and Precision Define Challenges and Opportunities For Industry Leaders in 2026

Uncover the key challenges and opportunities for industry leaders from our Q1 2026 Market Pulse Polls. Learn about the pivot to risk mitigat [...]

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Identity & Fraud Innovation at the Speed of Security: The Equifax 2025 Security Annual Report

Explore the Equifax 2025 Security Annual Report, detailing how we leverage AI and innovation to block 19.8M threats daily, exceed benchmarks [...]

Market Trends Market Pulse Q&A: The Experts Answer Your Questions on the K-Shaped Economy, the Equifax Market Pulse Index, and More

Get expert answers on the K-Shaped Economy, Equifax Market Pulse Index, oil price impact, and Social Security COLA.

Market Trends The K-Shaped Reality Check: Navigating Economic Trends and the Decline of the "Average" Consumer

Navigate the K-shaped reality: Get key insights on AI investment, regional job growth, and consumer financial stress from the March 2026 Mar [...]

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Market Trends March 2026 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Get the latest consumer credit trends from the March 2026 Market Pulse. See how Millennials' debt is surging, why consumer debt is outpacing [...]

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Data-Driven Marketing The $84 Trillion Tidal Wave: Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer

Don't let the $84T Great Wealth Transfer pass you by. Learn data-driven strategies for financial institutions to retain heirs and capture ne [...]

Identity & Fraud Breaking the Code: How Criminals Use AI to Simplify Fraud and How to Fight It

See how criminals leverage AI to simplify and scale fraud schemes like promo abuse, card testing, and synthetic identity creation. Learn how [...]

Market Trends The Upper Arm of the K-Shaped Economy: A Closer Look at Today’s Thrivers

Explore the "upper arm" of the K-shaped economy, the Thrivers, and the three distinct subgroups—Legacy, Newly Upwardly Mobile, and Strugglin [...]

Credit Risk Lending Smarter: Why Financial Capacity is the Missing Dimension in Credit Risk

Stop relying on backward-looking credit scores. Learn how Equifax's Consumer Affordability View predicts a consumer's dollar-amount repaymen [...]

Market Trends The K-Shaped Economy in 2026: Understanding What It Is and What It Means For You Now

Understand the K-Shaped Economy in 2026. Discover how the widening wealth gap affects consumer spending, lending strategies, and business ri [...]

Market Trends Macroeconomic Headwinds & Opportunities in the Mortgage Market: A Recap of the February 2026 Market Pulse

Navigate mortgage market headwinds: The February 2026 Market Pulse covers K-shaped economy, rising 'all-in' costs, VantageScore 4.0, and str [...]

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Market Trends February 2026 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Get the latest consumer credit trends from Equifax's February 2026 Market Pulse. See key changes in consumer debt, originations, and delinqu [...]

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Identity & Fraud The AI Fraud Arms Race: New Strategies for Detecting Synthetic Identity and Sophisticated Attacks

The AI fraud arms race is accelerating. Discover how fraudsters use sophisticated AI for synthetic identity attacks and learn new, machine l [...]

Market Trends 5 Years Of Market Pulse Insights: How Has Consumer Credit Changed Since 2020?

Explore the 5-year evolution of consumer credit, from the hidden risk of 2020 to today's K-shaped economy. Learn how lenders must adapt with [...]

Market Trends Market Pulse Q&A: Experts Answer Your Top Questions on Consumer Credit, Auto Lending, and More

Expert analysis on 2026 consumer credit, auto lending, and economic trends. Discover insights on delinquency, tax refunds, and credit risk m [...]

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Market Trends Balancing Growth and Efficiency: What Industry Leaders Say About Operational Challenges and Key Market Segments in 2026

Industry leaders share their insights on balancing growth and efficiency, navigating shifting customer expectations, and addressing top oper [...]

Market Trends Checking on the Market: Economic Insights from January’s Market Pulse

Unpack the key economic and credit trends from the January 2026 Market Pulse. Learn about the K-shaped consumer, AI's growth engine, and aut [...]

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Market Trends January 2026 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Discover the latest January 2026 consumer credit trends, including shifting debt levels, auto industry growth, and regional financial health [...]

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Market Trends What Does the Latest Market Pulse Index Say About the Widening Wealth Gap and Gen Z's Financial Momentum in 2026?

Explore the Q3 2025 Market Pulse Index findings on the widening wealth gap, Gen Z's rising financial momentum, and why multidimensional risk [...]

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Market Trends Digital, Identity, and AI: What Industry Leaders are Prioritizing (and Watching) in 2026

Discover the top 2026 strategic priorities for industry leaders, from AI and digital lending to identity verification and evolving regulator [...]

Market Trends Today’s Biggest Market Challenges - According to You

Market leaders share Q4 Market Pulse insights on 2026 challenges: mortgage affordability, rising delinquencies, and the future of AI in risk [...]

Market Trends Year in Review: Key Economic Trends from 2025 and What We’re Watching in 2026

Equifax Advisors review 2025 economic trends: the K-shaped economy, AI, Fed rate cuts, and rising consumer stress. See 2026 predictions.

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Market Trends What Do Industry Leaders Think Are the Top Risks in 2026?: Affordability, Interest Rates, and Fraud Lead the Way

Get key insights from our Market Pulse survey on the top macroeconomic risks for 2026: affordability, rising interest rates, and fraud.

Market Trends How AI and the Economy Are Shaping Risk, Security, and Business Strategy in 2025 and Beyond

Learn how AI and economic uncertainty are converging to reshape risk, security, and competitive strategy. Get the top 10 insights for 2025.

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Consumer Credit December 2025 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Get the latest consumer credit trends for December 2025 from Market Pulse. See key insights on rising originations, climbing consumer debt, [...]

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Identity & Fraud Synthetic Identity Fraud: The Unseen Threat and Its Cost to Businesses

Synthetic identity fraud is a hard-to-detect threat costing businesses up to $40 billion. Learn why this fraud is rising, its true impact, a [...]

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Commercial Business Rethinking Small Business Lending: How Trust and Speed are Reshaping the Future

Small businesses need a lender who understands their urgency. Learn how new technology, next-gen scores, and AI are building trust and speed [...]

Market Trends November Market Pulse Q&A: Experts Answer Your Questions on the Latest Trends to Know as the Year Ends

Discover expert answers on the economic outlook, including downturn odds, AI stock valuations, and the impact of the $38 trillion U.S. natio [...]

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Consumer Credit November 2025 Consumer Pulse: The Latest Consumer Credit Trends

Get the latest November 2025 Consumer Pulse insights on credit trends, outstanding debt, and delinquencies through September 2025 to prepare [...]

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Identity & Fraud Account Takeover (ATO) Fraud: Understanding the Impact and How to Protect Your Business

Learn about the worrisome rise of Account Takeover (ATO) fraud, its devastating impact on businesses and consumers, and three best practices [...]

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Identity & Fraud The Shifting Landscape of Digital Fraud: Why Mobile is the New Battleground

Mobile fraud is on the rise. Learn why fraudsters are targeting mobile transactions and discover strategies to strengthen your digital fraud [...]

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Market Trends Auto Lending in 2025: What’s Really Going On? 6 Trends to Know Now

Discover the latest auto loan trends in 2025: from rising loan amounts and lender shifts to subprime lending and refinancing opportunities.

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Market Trends October 2025 Market Pulse: Macroeconomic Trends and Mortgage Industry Shifts

Gain insights into October 2025's macroeconomic trends, consumer sentiment, and the impact of VantageScore 4.0 on the mortgage industry.

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Consumer Credit October 2025 Consumer Credit: The Current Trends

Stay ahead with the latest consumer credit trends. Discover key insights on originations, debt, and delinquencies from the October 2025 Mark [...]

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Alternative Data Unlocking Financial Opportunity: How Alternative Data Transforms Customer Experiences

Unlock financial opportunities and transform customer experiences with alternative data. Discover how new data sources combine with traditio [...]

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Market Trends The Market Pulse Index: Unpacking Consumer Financial Health and Generational Divides in the First Half of 2025

Unpack consumer financial health & generational divides with the Market Pulse Index. Discover key insights for strategic planning in a K-sha [...]

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Consumer Credit Unlocking New Opportunities: The Power of VantageScore 4.0 for Lenders

Unlock new lending opportunities with VantageScore 4.0. Discover how trended and alternative data expand credit access and refine risk asses [...]

Market Trends Q3 Market Pulse: Business Leaders on the State of the Economy, Fraud, and the Mortgage Industry in Q3 2025

Gain key insights into the Q3 2025 economy from the Market Pulse webinar audience, from consumer spending and lending trends to fraud and th [...]

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Market Trends September Market Pulse Q&A: Experts on Housing Affordability and Economic Shifts

Gain expert insights on potential economic impacts, housing affordability challenges, and market trends from our September Market Pulse Q&A.

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Consumer Credit September 2025 Consumer Credit Pulse: The Current Trends

Stay ahead of consumer credit trends with insights from Equifax. Explore rising debt, shifting delinquencies, and the growing fraud industry [...]

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Market Trends Industry Insights: Ten Things to Know From September’s Market Pulse Webinar

Stay ahead of economic shifts! Discover 6 macroeconomic trends and 4 mortgage industry themes from the September 2025 Market Pulse webinar.

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Identity & Fraud What to Know About the Growing Threat of Synthetic Identity Fraud

The growing threat of synthetic identity fraud accounts for 50-70% of credit fraud losses. Learn how to prevent it and protect your business [...]

Market Trends Q&A: What Lenders Need to Know About a Fast-Changing Regulatory Landscape

Navigate the fast-changing regulatory landscape in lending with insights from Equifax's Market Pulse podcast. Learn about new regulations, e [...]

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Data-Driven Marketing Alternative Data: Revolutionizing Financial Marketing For Business Growth

Unlock financial growth by leveraging alternative data to create personalized experiences and reach credit-invisible consumers. Improve mark [...]

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Market Trends August Market Pulse Q&A: Your Top Questions on Student Loans & Fraud Answered

Get expert answers on student loan reclassification and credit washing fraud from the August Market Pulse Q&A. Stay informed!

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Market Trends What’s on Lenders’ Minds in 2025? A Conversation with Equifax Advisors

Discover what's on lenders' minds in 2025: student loans, trade uncertainty, & auto lending. Get insights from Equifax Advisors.

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Consumer Credit August 2025 Consumer Credit Pulse: The Current Trends

Stay current on consumer credit trends with August 2025 Market Pulse insights, covering originations, debt, delinquencies, and fraud.

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Market Trends August 2025 Market Pulse: What You Need to Know Now About Market Trends & Fighting Fraud

Learn top economic trends and how to fight fraud in the auto industry. Get key insights from the August 2025 Market Pulse webinar.

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Alternative Data How Is Alternative Data Powering the Future of Lending?

Discover how alternative data is transforming lending, creating personal experiences & stronger loyalty for financial institutions.

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Alternative Data Alternative Data: Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered

Unlock credit access with alternative data. Learn how it helps consumers and lenders, expanding opportunities for all.

Alternative Data Unlock Smarter Lending with Open Banking

Unlock smarter lending decisions with open banking. Learn how Equifax solutions leverage bank transaction data to increase approvals and imp [...]

Market Trends July Market Pulse Q&A: Answering Your Questions on Student Loans, Credit Cards, Economic Shifts, and More

Get answers to your questions on student loans, credit cards, and economic shifts from the July Market Pulse webinar experts.

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Market Trends The K-Shaped Economy: What It Means in 2025 and How We Got Here

Unpack the K-shaped economy of 2025. Discover how it affects different generations and learn how to adapt your financial strategy accordingl [...]

Alternative Data 3 Simple Ways to Boost Account Opening with Alternative Data

Boost account opening and understand more customers with alternative data. Unlock new opportunities and make smarter lending decisions.

Consumer Credit July 2025 Consumer Credit Pulse: The Current Trends

Gain key insights from the July 2025 Market Pulse webinar on current consumer credit trends, including originations, debt, and delinquencies [...]

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Market Trends We Asked, You Answered: 5 Key Trends for H2 2025

Discover 5 key trends for H2 2025 from Equifax's Q2 Market Pulse webinars, covering economic uncertainty, AI in fintech, and strategic plann [...]

Credit Risk Unlock Growth and Mitigate Risk: Optimizing Consumer Loan Decisions with Data

Optimize consumer loan decisions with data. Unlock growth and mitigate risk by refining lending policies, analyzing historical data, and lev [...]

Consumer Credit Insight Recap: Top 9 Takeaways from the First Half of 2025

Catch up on H1 2025's top insights! Discover key trends in fraud prevention, alternative data, and Gen Z financial behaviors from our top 9 [...]

Market Trends June 2025 Market Pulse: 5 Market Trends You Need to Know Now

Understand June 2025's 5 key market trends: rising prices, economic uncertainty, slowing labor growth, falling consumer sentiment, and low s [...]

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Alternative Data FAQ: What is Open Banking?

Discover how open banking is revolutionizing lending, offering more accurate risk assessments and expanding financial inclusion through cons [...]

Consumer Credit June 2025 Consumer Credit: Trends at a Glance

Get a snapshot of June 2025 consumer credit trends, including originations, outstanding debt, and delinquencies, with insights from Equifax.

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Alternative Data Leveling Up: How Alternative Data Reveals Deeper Customer Insights

Unlock deeper customer insights with alternative data. Learn how it helps lenders make smarter decisions, balance growth, and reduce risk.

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Market Trends Market Pulse Check: A Midyear Look at the U.S. Economy

Stay informed on the evolving U.S. economy. This blog, based on the Market Pulse podcast, explores shifting economic trends, consumer behavi [...]

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Account Management Supporting Their Financial Best: How To Help Your Members And Customers Achieve Their Credit Goals

AI-powered credit score improvement for members. Enhance engagement, cross-sell, and build loyalty with personalized financial guidance tool [...]

Prospecting Power New Loan Growth With Better Marketing Precision

Boost loan growth with targeted marketing. Discover how to find in-market credit seekers and deliver offers at the right time for maximum im [...]

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Market Trends May 2025 Consumer Credit: Trends at a Glance

Explore May 2025 consumer credit trends. Insights on originations, debt, utilization, & delinquencies. Stay informed with Equifax Market Pul [...]

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Alternative Data Young People Are Entering the Credit World: Here’s How to Approve More Gen Z With Alternative Data

Help more Gen Z borrowers get approved using alternative data. Learn how to expand credit access & reduce risk for lenders.

Market Trends What’s on Your Minds: Growth, Gen Z, and Getting It Right in a Tough Market

Navigate today's uncertain market and discover key insights from Equifax Market Pulse, including Gen Z strategies, growth challenges in a sh [...]

Credit Risk Don’t Miss New Opportunities - How You Can Quickly Spot Shifts in the Lending Economy

Uncover the impact of macro lending trends on your strategy. Track recent lending activity to refine and optimize your origination efforts f [...]

Alternative Data Driving Growth: A Trusted Leader in Alternative Data Solutions

For lenders, using alternative data is becoming increasingly crucial to stay ahead and drive growth in this rapidly changing market.&nbs [...]

Alternative Data From Alternative to Imperative: 5 Reasons Why Alternative Data Is the Key to Growth

In today’s fast-paced lending environment, traditional credit scores and financial statements may not tell the full story. In fact, 76 [...]

Credit Risk Three Reasons Why an Updated Income Model Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions

Many lenders frequently use income estimates to help inform their decisions. For example, income estimates are often used to help evalua [...]

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Alternative Data Expanding Lending Horizons: Leveraging Alternative Data for Better Insights

While the world of consumer credit continues to evolve with the advent of newer forms of financing like fintech lending and Buy Now Pay [...]

Alternative Data Navigating Risk and Growth: How Data is Reshaping Account Opening in 2025

In Q4 2024, over 300 frequent viewers of the monthly Market Pulse webinar offered by Equifax provided insights into how their organiza [...]

Data-Driven Marketing New Tools for Credit Unions and Banks to Assess the Health of their Lending Portfolio

New tool for credit unions and banks to spot opportunities and risks in their lending portfolio

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Data-Driven Marketing Using Alternative Data in a K-Shaped Economy: Strategies for Lenders

Discover how alternative data is transforming lending in a K-shaped economy. Learn about key market trends impacting consumers and how lende [...]

Commercial Business How to Grow Deposits from Small Businesses

Here are four ideas to expand your small business relationships and bring in more deposits.

Credit Risk How Credit Unions Can Address Rising Auto Loan Delinquencies

It’s no secret that auto affordability remains an issue for consumers. High auto prices and high interest rates are an ongoing challenge [...]

Prospecting 3 Tips for Lenders to Modernize Their Prospecting

How many years has your company been marketing lending offers to consumers? Five? Ten? Twenty? Fifty or more? It’s likely a lot of years.& [...]