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Traditional credit scores indicate the likelihood of repayment but not how much new debt a consumer can realistically manage. Equifax’s Consumer Affordability View fills that gap by providing insight into a consumer’s additional debt repayment capacity, helping lenders make more confident, responsible lending decisions. Consumer Affordability View delivers a rank‑ordered affordability measure paired with dollar‑based monthly repayment […]

When was the last time you performed a health check on your risk score? Running a score validation is not just a best practice—it’s also a pillar of sound risk management. Market conditions and business behaviors have evolved over the past 10 to 20 years, so your risk score should, too. A validation helps determine whether […]

Verifications aren’t just for mortgage lenders.In addition to saving you time and reducing friction for your consumers, verifying employment and income at the time of underwriting will save you money and help grow your portfolio. Ways to leverage verifications Want to know more about how verifications can bring value to your company? Click below for […]

First‑party fraud continues to rise and now costs lenders and vendors more than $6 billion annually. Because this behavior uses legitimate identities, it often passes traditional fraud and credit checks.  Credit Abuse Risk from Equifax adds a specialized layer of protection to your existing decisioning strategy. Powered by machine‑learning and FCRA‑regulated data, this solution provides a […]

If you’re looking to save money and grow your business this year, a switch to VantageScore 4.0 can help you accomplish both. Designed for today’s lending environment, VantageScore combines modern analytics with broader credit access. Here are some commonly asked questions: How does VantageScore score more consumers than other models? VantageScore 4.0 uses advanced analytics […]

As consumers settle into the new year, many are actively looking for ways to pay down balances and regain control of their finances after the holidays. We’re here to help you help them! An Equifax Prescreen delivers valuable, pre-approved consumer prospects tailored to your credit profile criteria and helps you connect with consumers when they need support—especially […]

A new year reminder: Equifax delivers far more than credit data. Through Confluent Strategies, you have access to an exclusive suite of data and analytics solutions designed to help you make smarter decisions, spot opportunities sooner, and measure what’s working—clearly and confidently. Whether your goals this year include growth, efficiency, or greater consumer engagement, Equifax insights […]

If you’re not familiar with VantageScore 4.0, it provides a significant leap forward in your ability to reach additional, underserved populations and realize substantial cost savings through optimized decision-making.  To help Equifax customers experience these benefits firsthand, we have an exclusive offer: *Current Equifax customers who purchase FICO scores from October 1, 2025, through 2026 […]

In today’s changing employment market, managing portfolio risk has never been more challenging. Economic shifts, workforce turnover, and evolving income sources all impact your consumers’ ability to pay. That’s where The Work Number® from Equifax can help. With access to the largest centralized source of verified employment and income data, you can: The employment market is in […]

Generational wealth trends continue to evolve—and lenders who understand where today’s assets sit are best positioned to grow relationships. According to Equifax IXI™ Network data: Equifax’s proprietary IXI data goes beyond income to reveal true household financial capacity, helping you identify affluent and emerging affluent households in any generation.  Whether your focus is Baby Boomers diversifying […]