Propel Beyond the Competition with the Power of Data

Webinar: Published Nov 3, 2021

While many financial institutions may be fearful of the risks associated with lending to thin-file consumers, there are numerous ways to expand lending beyond a generic 700 credit score threshold.

Watch this on-demand webinar where Experian experts, Shawn Rife, Product Management Director, and Alvin Yuan, Senior Product Manager, explore how diversified data can help financial institutions grow and protect their portfolios while expanding financial access to underserved communities.

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