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Maximize your remaining 2024 budget!

Looking for ways to add value to your business before December 31? An Equifax Portfolio Review is the perfect way to maximize any remaining funds in your 2024 budget. What is a portfolio review? A portfolio review provides updated credit scores and credit attributes so you can then have a full picture of your consumers’ overall credit […]

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The benefits of a credit lock vs. credit freeze

With Lock & Alert, your consumers are in control of their Equifax credit reports—which helps prevent delays during the credit application process. It’s a win-win for you and your consumers. And it’s totally free! Why lock? Locking an Equifax credit report is an effective way to help provide additional protection against unauthorized access and help […]

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VantageScore stands poised to become the new industry standard

Want to experience the cost savings and innovation of the VantageScore credit model but unsure of its adoption in the market? Recent data helps answer that question. In 2023, VantageScore usage increased by 42% to a record volume of more than 27 billion credit scores. More than 3,400 unique banks, lenders, and other institutions used VantageScore last year, […]

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Understanding consumer stressors is the key to protecting + growing your portfolio.

An increasing number of consumers are facing credit and financial stressors. What economic factors are causing this in your portfolio? For the past couple of years, consumer spending has been consistently healthy, but now retail reports are illustrating a shift in consumer spending, focusing more on essentials than on luxury items. Economic data shows that […]

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Upgrade to a newer version of FICO at no additional charge.

The credit landscape is constantly changing. Rising inflation, student debt repayment, and credit file and score model changes all affect who and how you lend money. But there’s good news. You can upgrade your FICO® credit score model at no additional charge! This will help you stay ahead of potential risk and competition who may […]

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Uncover risk + growth potential with differentiated data

Right now, your consumers and prospects are spending a higher percentage of their income on general household expenses. Unfortunately, many are spending more on these expenses instead of paying down debt. As a result, we’re seeing some of the most significant increases in 60-day delinquencies in over a decade. Although some consumers have improved their […]

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Are you prepared for an economic slowdown?

The “R” word can’t be ignored. Get prepared now! As growth slowed in 2019, we were reminded of the Great Recession of 2009, and we are increasingly on the lookout for the next one. According to some economists, it’s a question of when—not if—a recession will arrive. Now’s the time to prepare so you’re not […]

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Leverage AI technology for better lending in the credit union space.

Current economic conditions are creating uncertainty for many. However, the credit environment remains healthy and presents massive opportunities for lenders. While there is opportunity for growth, it’s not without risks. That’s why Equifax has teamed up with Zest AI to offer an additional scoring solution to help you say “yes” to more members—confidently and efficiently. Other credit […]

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Are your employment reports FCRA-compliant?

You might be noncompliant without knowing it. Standard credit report vs. employment report The credit report you pull to make lending decisions is not the same as the report you run for employment purposes. If you’re using them interchangeably, then you are not adhering to FCRA requirements. When obtaining a consumer report for employment purposes, you must: […]

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What is BNPL, and how does it affect your business?

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a short-term installment loan or line of credit made up of individual short-term installments at point of service (POS). The typical duration is six weeks and paid in four biweekly installments—a.k.a. “pay-in-4.” The consumer usually does not pay interest; instead, the merchant pays a transaction fee. BNPL is typically used for retail […]

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