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The six bills championed by Democrats aim to reduce consumer burdens and provide opportunities for borrowers to rehabilitate their credit, but the legislation garnered no Republican support.

The six bills championed by Democrats aim to reduce consumer burdens and provide opportunities for borrowers to rehabilitate their credit, but the legislation has garnered no Republican support.

The changes will mean a bigger gap between the best and worst borrowers; the bank will require companies they take public to have a ‘diverse’ board member.

Regulators are beginning to recognize the importance of using alternative data to provide credit for the underbanked. Now is the time to expand its use across the industry.

Testing shows an overreliance on machine learning data can unfairly harm credit scores.

Banks will not have to file reports on customers just because they're in the hemp business; making it easier for people with no credit history to get loans.

The credit bureau will consider borrowers’ rental payment history and professional licenses; bank looks to build business on the other side of the Atlantic.

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.

Freddie Mac's test of artificial intelligence to make lending decisions could be a significant turning point in broadening the use of the technology.

The Fed’s injects funds into the repo market for first time in more than a decade; bank trying to partner firms with cash with those with market share.