The future of lending is first-party data

In a data-rich world, it is increasingly important to know how to select the best data source for each process.   What is the difference between first-party and third-party data?   And why are some lenders moving to first-party data for risk assessment?  Let’s start with some definitions  First-party data is data that you create or […]

What is a psychometric assessment?

And how can it help your credit score? If we want to measure temperature, we use a thermometer. But how can we measure variables like knowledge and attitudes? We use a psychometric assessment. The term ‘Psychometrics’ sounds intimidating and complicated, but essentially it refers to the ability to measure psychological traits. Psychometric assessments can objectively […]