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FICO Launches Credit Score Simulator
FICO Launches Credit Score Simulator
April 14, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

A new tool from analytics software firm FICO will allow consumers to see how future actions may impact their credit scores. FICO announced on Wednesday...

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Credit Karma Acquires Snowball To Boost Mobile Side
Credit Karma Acquires Snowball To Boost Mobile Side
December 31, 2015  |  News

Credit reporting company Credit Karma has acquired mobile notifications app company Snowball for an undisclosed amount in order to bolster functionalities of its mobile platform. The Android-focused...

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A Virtual View Into Small Business Credit Health
A Virtual View Into Small Business Credit Health
December 16, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Small business owners may be making some mistakes when it comes to their company’s credit health. Often, they may not even be aware of it....

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China Eyes Big Data To Build Social Credit System
China Eyes Big Data To Build Social Credit System
November 09, 2015  |  International

China is tapping into Big Data to build a robust social credit system for its citizens that will be used to calculate credit scores derived from lending...

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Can Bad Debt Be Good?
Can Bad Debt Be Good?
November 05, 2015  |  News

Charged-off debts to third parties – sold-derogatory loans in credit speak – leave a huge black mark on the credit histories of consumers. But should...

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Creditera Rebrands, Enhances SMB Financing Marketplace
Creditera Rebrands, Enhances SMB Financing Marketplace
October 23, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

SMB credit reporting company Creditera is undergoing extensive reform by realigning its business finance offerings with the launch of a new online marketplace for small businesses and...

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CFPB’s Latest Targets
CFPB’s Latest Targets
August 26, 2015  |  News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the results of its monthly consumer complaints snapshot yesterday (Aug. 25), with credit reporting complaints taking the top...

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Consumers Out Of Loop About Personal Credit
Consumers Out Of Loop About Personal Credit
August 10, 2015  |  News

Online loan marketplace LendingTree’s recent survey shows many credit cardholders in the U.S. are unsure about their financial standing when it comes to their credit...

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