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TransUnion has acquired a 71% ownership interest in CIFIN (Central de Informacion Financiera), one of two primary credit bureaus in Colombia, for approximately $127 million.
February 12 -
The percentage of auto loans to buyers with the poorest credit ratings is growing faster than the rest of the auto finance market, according to an analysis from Experian Automotive.
February 11 -
U.S. authorities cracked down on two major payday lending empires Wednesday, arresting three people tied to the industry, including race car driver Scott Tucker.
February 11 -
WASHINGTON The flood of new apartments will put upward pressure on vacancy rates in the next two years, but the multifamily market should stay strong, according to a new Freddie Mac forecast.
February 11 -
The CFPB is reporting on a financial scam targeting older consumers who previously were victims of fraudulent money-making schemes such as timeshare investments and in-home business opportunities.
February 10 -
Sen. Bernie Sanders' victory in the New Hampshire primary will undoubtedly provide fresh momentum for his campaign against Hillary Clinton, but is also likely to subject many of his proposals to a harsher spotlight as his credibility as a candidate grows.
February 10 -
Three in four lenders said it is increasingly difficult to find and acquire new customers and that theyre challenged by a low interest rate environment thats spurring competition for a pool of consumers who receive multiple credit offers, according to a TransUnion survey.
February 10 -
Outstanding revolving debt, including ongoing lines of credit used by consumers, jumped to $935.6 billion as of December from $841 billion in 2010, according to data from the Federal Reserve and a report from ValuePenguin.
February 10 -
A new breed of tax refund anticipation loans is testing that age-old maxim, with supporters saying that free really does mean free and critics suggesting that the products' 0% interest rates are masking the actual costs.
February 9 -
U.S. consumers in December increased their borrowing at the fastest pace in three months. The result suggests that consumer spending should remain strong in the coming months.
February 9