Equifax expanding its open banking solutions with addition of consumer-permissioned insights enabled via Mastercard Open Finance giving lenders fintechs more choice in open finance provider use alongside Equifax consumer credit file.
"Financial institutions have diverse operational needs, meaning a single cash flow partner does not necessarily fit each organization's needs. Our goal is to give our customers the flexibility to choose the open finance provider that works for them and provide that data alongside Equifax credit and alternative data to make confident decisions that can open up new opportunities for consumers," said Jacob Osborne, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Fintech and Payments at Equifax.
"As lenders and fintechs look to gain a more complete view of financial health, access to trusted, consumer-permissioned cash flow insights becomes increasingly important," said Bart Willaert, Executive Vice President, Open Finance, Americas, Mastercard. "Our collaboration with Equifax will help organizations make faster, more confident decisions while unlocking new opportunities to expand access to credit."
Mastercard Open Finance solutions are provided by Finicity Corporation, a Mastercard company.
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