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Buying a home or investing in property is a significant financial decision—one that comes with risks, especially in identifying reliable builders and developers. To assist in addressing these challenges, the Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool (iCIRT) was developed. iCIRT empowers buyers by providing transparent, data-driven ratings for builders and developers, helping them make informed decisions. But how does it work, and why is it so vital?
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Auto financiers face a growing challenge that has been flying under the radar – shadow hardship. Equifax Senior Solutions Consultant Ashley Schumacher recently highlighted this issue at the 2023 Automotive Finance Forum. In this post, we’ll delve into what shadow hardship means, its implications for auto financiers and solutions to protect your business from this hidden pocket of risk.
Data breaches increase the risk of identity fraud and money laundering in financial institutions. For financial institutions looking to protect against identity crime and money laundering, consider these four components when selecting an early fraud detection solution.
As emerging technologies and alternative data sources open up a world of possibilities, savvy lenders are increasingly leveraging data analytics to make better decisions, protect against fraud and tailor their interactions to better serve customer needs.
More than 3 in 5 merchants agree that reform of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector will encourage more businesses to adopt this payment option, according to an Equifax survey.
Equifax spoke with Dany Khoury, the Director of Design Management of the architectural and interior design studio BDAI about their experiences as the first adopter of iCIRT-ratings in their sector.
Nearly 2 in 5 home loan applicants expect more support and better service from their mortgage broker during the early stages of onboarding, according to the Equifax Mortgage Broker Pulse Survey 2023.