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The newly released Equifax Score is our most predictive score yet, making it easier for lenders to extend credit responsibly by more accurately assessing the risk of default for each customer1.

SYDNEY – 1 March 2021 – Equifax, a global data, analytics and technology company and leading provider of credit information in Australia, has finalised the purchase of Creditworks to help trade credit and SME businesses manage commercial risk through end-to-end credit automation.

For some credit applications, it’s a fast and straightforward decision whether to grant or deny approval. For others, evaluating a borrower’s credit risk isn’t as easy, requiring more time and work chasing up referrals and double-checking background information. These marginal applications are a drag on efficiency, slowing down processes and impacting profitability. Too many credit opportunities are rejected because not enough is known about an applicant at this early stage of the credit lifecycle.

Equifax Quarterly Business Credit Demand Index: Dec 2020

Overall consumer credit applications down -21.9% (vs December quarter 2019)

Mortgage applications increased by +19.3% (vs December quarter 2019).

We all know how important it is to be able to explain and justify the basis for a credit decision. It’s not just lenders and regulators seeking greater explainability, but consumers too want the transparency of understanding why a loan was approved or denied.

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Alternative data opens up a world of possibilities for more accurately determining creditworthiness. Where a person lives, where they dine out and how they spend their income…these are all data sources that have the potential to enhance traditional credit score models for improved assessment of financial reliability.

Predictability, continuity and reliability are crucial prerequisites for successful credit scoring. Sound risk assessment decisions rely on credit score models that move with the times, evolving to reflect changes in consumer credit behaviour and improvements in risk prediction technology.

Introducing regular, ongoing background screening of your employees can be a daunting prospect. As an employer or HR practitioner, you might be wondering "What if my employee refuses a background check? How do I know which employees to check? How often should screening occur?"