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Congressional Democrats want forceful action to prevent damage to millions of Americans' credit scores during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credit bureaus argue that the tools needed to protect consumers are already in place.March 23
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No Republicans voted for the package of bills intended to overhaul the credit reporting system, casting doubt on its chances in the GOP-controlled Senate.January 30
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Casting aside recession fears, the credit bureau predicts credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and unsecured personal loans should all perform well — including those extended by online lenders.December 12
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Readers react to Regions Financial's plan to replace its core deposit system, a House bill meant to curb jobs moved overseas, a resurgence of consumer complaints against the credit bureaus and more.October 24
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Regulators have long warned the credit bureaus about deceptive marketing that causes consumers to sign up unwittingly for paid monitoring services. But the practice has persisted, according to complaint data.October 20
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A year after the major credit bureaus agreed to strip tax liens and civil judgments from consumers' credit files, a new study says it is hampering lenders' credit decisions. But proponents of the move insist it was the right call.September 3
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The Trump administration’s “public charge” rule would add credit reports to factors that could be used to deny legal residency, but critics say credit scoring was never intended for that purpose.August 21
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Aura is one of the few fintechs in the nation to have a community development financial institution designation from the Treasury Department.June 25
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Online lenders now have close to 40% of the unsecured personal loan market, much of which is refinanced credit card debt. Banks' card portfolios are taking a hit.May 23
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The lab works with more than 200 data scientists to create access to affordable credit and help financial firms match products to customers, the company says.March 7
