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What to Expect When Onboarding as a Data Furnisher With the Credit Bureaus
As you move forward with onboarding as a data furnisher with one or more of the credit bureaus (or their onboarding partners), you may be asked to provide information and/or agree to some or all of the requirements below. While every program is different, these are common themes that come up during credentialing and go-live.…
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How Should Student Loan Forgiveness and Payment Pause Programs Be Reported?
What are the correct procedures for reporting student loan forgiveness, deferment, and payment pause programs under FCRA and Metro 2® guidelines? Recent changes in federal student loan policy—including widespread payment pauses, new forgiveness programs, and evolving deferment/forbearance options—have made accurate credit reporting more important than ever. Both the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Metro…
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How Do Data Furnishers Handle Consumer Identity Theft and Fraud Alerts?
What are the FCRA and Metro 2® requirements for reporting identity theft and fraud alerts, and what are the best practices for protecting consumers and ensuring compliance? Identity theft and fraud are persistent threats in the credit ecosystem. When a consumer’s identity is compromised, prompt and accurate reporting is essential to protect the consumer, prevent…
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