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Kamis, 24 Juli 2014

How To Choose Credit Data Solutions

By Miranda Sweeney


People often mention the stress associated with having significant debt, but they may not realise that it is sometimes equally stressful to be on the other side of the transaction. By its nature, debt incorporates risk, and so lenders place their emphasis on evaluating those who apply for finance, as well as on how they decide whether or not to grant it. This process is assisted by relying on credit data solutions.

Part of any risk assessment is the track record of the person or business applying. Lenders need to see who the applicant owes money to, how much and on what basis. They also need to look at the applicant's history of payment. Do they have outstanding debts? Is there anyone they didn't pay? These are questions that financiers have to ask, no matter how offensive or inappropriate they may seem to those applying.

Assessment of the application is also concerned with the veracity of the applicant's other information. The accuracy of personal details such as employment, identification and salary has to be ascertained. Issues of security necessitate this process, besides the assessment itself.

This information about consumers is known as credit data. Since it is concerned with peoples' personal histories and financial affairs, it is not easy to obtain. It may be protected by legislation. Indebted consumers may also try to hide it from potential lenders. Operators in the industry therefore require a reliable source of such information.

There are subscription-based services who are able to provide such information. They are legally allowed to offer this service, even though subscription is not free. These credit bureaus administer databases of consumers and their track records. Financial institutions are permitted to purchase records if they have been authorized to do so by those applying for finance. There will always be text to that effect on the application form.

In choosing a data provider, lenders need to take certain factors into consideration.

To start with, what is the quality of the information provided? How reliable is it? How much information is given? A consumer's report should contain only correct dates and numbers. The bureau must also be forthcoming about where they obtained their records. Errors are serious because it is not only the lender who is disadvantaged by them; the consumer also suffers because their applications are turned down.

This is associated with the second issue: integrity. What security measures does the data supplier use? How hard is it for consumers to adapt or destroy their details? Data providers should have a considerable reputation in the industry. They should not easily release reports or allow alterations to their records.

Third, how representative is the database? What share of the market does the data supplier cover? If a supplier does not have a large enough database, it cannot satisfy the enquiries of its clients on a regular basis.

People occasionally make negative comments about the credit bureaus. They try to portray them as an unnecessary obstruction to obtaining loans and other finance. But the fact is that the bureaus are indispensable in avoiding unpaid debt, thus ensuring that the industry stays sustainable.




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