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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 [...]

Credit Risk The Tri-Merge Standard: Decades of Consistency and Risk Mitigation

Discover why the Tri-Merge credit report remains the foundation of security and stability in the U.S. mortgage market, mitigating risk and e [...]

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 [...]

Credit Risk Don't Get Left Behind: The Urgent Need to Test VantageScore 4.0 Today

The mortgage industry has entered a new era with VantageScore 4.0. Learn why lenders must test and prepare their strategy today to maintain [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Credit Risk Understanding the Changing Cost of Credit: Facts vs. Fiction

Uncover the true driver of escalating mortgage credit costs: an 1,800% surge in third-party credit score fees, not consumer data. Learn how [...]

Credit Risk The Future of Credit: How to Balance Speed and Risk for Real-Time Lending Decisions

Discover how real-time analytics and alternative data are transforming credit risk assessment. Balance lending speed with risk mitigation, s [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Credit Risk Why Mortgage Lenders Should Test VantageScore 4.0 Now: A Data-Driven Look at Cost Savings and Broadened Credit Access

Discover how VantageScore 4.0's approval by the FHFA is transforming mortgage lending with up to $1B in projected savings and a 10% increase [...]

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 [...]

Credit Risk Less Data, More Risk? A Data-Driven Look at the Future of Mortgage Credit Standards

See the hidden consequences of moving from tri-merge to single or bi-merge credit reports, leading to increased risk and pricing volatility [...]

Credit Risk Expanding Access Without Adding Risk: The Power of Modern Credit Scoring in Mortgage Lending

Discover how modern credit scoring like VantageScore 4.0 is transforming mortgage lending. Expand access to homeownership while reducing ris [...]

Credit Risk The $526K Reality Check: What’s Really Driving the Total Cost of Homeownership?

Homeownership costs are up over $526K, but tri-merge credit reports are not the reason. Learn why this essential, low-cost credit data provi [...]

Credit Risk Driving Efficiency and Resilience in the Mortgage Industry

Dual credit scores are changing mortgage finance. Get expert insight on credit risk, investor modeling challenges, and the role of alternati [...]

Podcast
Credit Risk The Real Cost of Credit Reports: Unpacking Data, Competition, and Mortgage Policy

Get data-driven insights on mortgage credit report costs, market competition, fallout challenges, and the risk of moving to single-bureau re [...]

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Credit Risk The Power of Three: Why Competition and Complete Data Are Key to the Future of Homeownership

Discover how the three credit bureaus are championing innovation, competition, and alternative data to expand mortgage access and homeowners [...]

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Credit Risk Mortgage Industry Evolution: Data, Transparency, and the Future of Lending

Learn how the mortgage industry is evolving with advanced data, AI, and strategic automation to increase efficiency and expand affordable ho [...]

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Credit Risk How Alternative Data Can Power Better Alternative Finance Lending

Power better lending with alternative data. See how Equifax's OneScore for Alternative Finance uses advanced data and AI to boost approvals [...]

Credit Risk What Happens Next?: How Credit Score Competition is Reshaping the Mortgage Market

How credit score competition is reshaping the mortgage market, increasing innovation, and expanding credit access for more homeowners.

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Credit Risk 3 Strategies for Navigating Risk with Data & Technology for Mortgage Lenders in 2025

Equip your mortgage business for 2025: discover 3 data-driven strategies to navigate risk and build a resilient lending operation.

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 [...]

Credit Risk Weathering the Affordability Crisis: Strategies for Success for Automotive Retailers and Agencies

The current economic climate presents challenges that directly impact consumer affordability. Between persistent supply chain disruptions, [...]

Credit Risk The Cloud Advantage: How to Amplify the Competitive Power of Differentiated Data

Unlock business growth with Equifax differentiated data on Google Cloud. Gain real-time insights, improve risk management, and drive innovat [...]

Credit Risk 4 Ways Data-driven Solution Integrations Can Optimize New Account Openings

Streamline account openings with data-driven solutions. Enhance risk assessment, fraud prevention, and compliance.

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 [...]

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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Credit Risk Navigating the Automotive Landscape in 2025: Preparing and Pivoting for Success

It’s a pivotal time for the automotive industry, one filled with both challenges and significant opportunities. This sector is used to n [...]

Credit Risk 5 Ways Auto Lenders Can Enhance the Car Buying Experience

Pre-Approval of One for auto lenders streamlines the lending process, offering a win-win solution for lenders, dealers, and consumers.

Credit Risk How Alternative Finance Lenders Can Make Better Lending Decisions with a Single Score

Our experts, Anna Fisher, Vice President, Alternative Finance, and David Sojka, Risk Advisor, discuss the AltFi space and how alternative [...]

Credit Risk How Lenders Can Take Advantage of Open Banking

Lenders can take advantage of bank transaction data with new automated cash flow underwriting solutions for loan underwriting.

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 [...]

Credit Risk The New Normal: June Auto Data and Implications for Lenders

The New Normal The automotive industry is in radical transformation. Who will succeed? The automotive industry’s success depend [...]

Credit Risk Insights on Consumer Credit Risk and the K-Shaped Recovery

  In the latest episode of the Market Pulse podcast, the Equifax Risk Advisors team delves into the current eco [...]

Podcast
Credit Risk Leveraging Consumer Data for Strategic Decisioning

During our Market Pulse webinars, our audience submit questions each month to our expert panel. For our June Market Pulse webinar our pane [...]

Webinar
Credit Risk What are Multi-Bureau Attributes?

Model efficiency and performance is the key  Any company that leverages credit data from multiple credit bureaus is likely fami [...]

Credit Risk Auto Insights: How to Move Forward Given Current Trends

In the ever-evolving landscape of auto financing, a multitude of factors shape market dynamics. From shifts in lender strategies to chan [...]

Credit Risk Understanding Current Auto Loan Trends: A Look at the Numbers

Published in May 2024, our U.S. National Consumer Credit Trends Report on Originations¹ provides trends in auto loans, leases, and dee [...]

Credit Risk How to Predict Bankruptcy Risk and Help Safeguard Your Lending Portfolio

The current dynamic economic landscape presents a complex challenge for lenders. They have relied on traditional credit scores to assess [...]

Credit Risk 3 Ways to Improve Operational Efficiency While Boosting Access to Credit

Unleash the power of Equifax alternative data and AI-powered risk decisioning from Provenir As a financial services provider, you [...]

Credit Risk Navigating Economic Crossroads: Insights from Market Pulse Webinar

Welcome to the May 2024 Market Pulse Webinar recap. Our goal is to keep you plugged in to what you need to know to navigate today's econ [...]

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Credit Risk Economic Insights on Credit and Affordability

The March Market Pulse webinar resonated deeply with our audience. It delved into the complexities of affordability and its effects o [...]

Podcast
Credit Risk How AI is Transforming Traditional Credit Scoring & Lending

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage right now. At a recent conference that I attended, a guest speaker was asked, “What’s the f [...]

Credit Risk Beyond the Numbers: Answering Your Burning Questions on Delinquency, Interest Rates, and More

During March’s Market Pulse webinar, we gave our audience what they have been requesting: extended time for Q&A with our premiere li [...]

Credit Risk Navigating Uncertain Economic Terrain: Insights for Telco and Utility Industries

In today's fast changing economic environment, staying informed about macroeconomic trends is essential for businesses across various se [...]

Credit Risk A Day in the Life of a Risk Professional

  Risk management is a multifaceted field that remains an enigma to many. In the latest episode of the Market Pulse podc [...]

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Credit Risk Revving Up: Essential Strategies for Succeeding in the Evolving Auto Market of 2024

Shift into high gear In our energetic February 2024 Market Pulse webinar, our experts presented a roadmap for driving success [...]

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Credit Risk Understanding Affordability in Terms of 2024 Market Trends

Our January Market Pulse webinar discussed all aspects of affordability in our current financial market. Our experts shared their deep k [...]

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Credit Risk The Top Strategy Insurers Need to Win the Pricing Battle, Boost Sales, and Cut Acquisition Costs

Nobody likes wasting time and money…and yet, insurance carriers present rate quotes for home and car insurance without knowing their rea [...]