Miranda Marquit
In the world of consumer credit scoring, there’s always something new, more “accurate,” and even more intrusive than the credit reporting that has preceded it. One of the latest attempts to delve into consumer behaviors and reduce them to a single number is the CoreScore from CoreLogic.
The CoreScore promises to base its score on a new consumer credit report that looks at “non-traditional” data that might not be included on a traditional credit report from one of three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. By considering information not included in current credit reports, CoreLogic expects to provide lenders – especially mortgage lenders – a more complete picture of your financial habits.
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