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Equifax Targets Fraud Amid 13% Jump in Mortgage Revenue
Earnings // October 21, 2025

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Plaid CEO Says Its Next Five Years Will Look a Lot Different Than the Last...
Data // June 23, 2025

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Dark Web Threats Drive Urgency for Better Bank Account Validation
Authentication // June 04, 2025

Millions of bank credentials have been exposed by the recent Coinbase hack, and they’re available on the dark web. Elsewhere, millions of neobank accounts lay dormant, and can act as havens for fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

FICO Announces Plan to Add BNPL to Credit Score Calculations
BNPL // February 04, 2025

Following a joint study with buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Affirm, FICO has said that it is planning to add BNPL data to its credit score analysis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Nova Credit Makes the Case for a Real-Time Credit Bureau

October 27, 2025
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Plaid CEO Says Its Next Five Years Will Look a Lot Different Than the Last...

June 23, 2025
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Dark Web Threats Drive Urgency for Better Bank Account Validation

June 04, 2025
Millions of bank credentials have been exposed by the recent Coinbase hack, and they’re available on the dark web. Elsewhere, millions of neobank accounts lay dormant, and can act as...

How Could Generative AI Change Payments Processing?

May 24, 2023
While generative artificial intelligence (AI) makes headlines, the technology has for years been driving efficiencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
Equifax Targets Fraud Amid 13% Jump in Mortgage Revenue

October 21, 2025
Equifax is preparing to launch new fraud prevention tools amid an uptick in mortgage revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

FICO Announces Plan to Add BNPL to Credit Score Calculations

February 04, 2025
Following a joint study with buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Affirm, FICO has said that it is planning to add BNPL data to its credit score analysis. Get the...

FICO’s Resilience Index Predicts Borrowers’ Risk During Economic Uncertainty

June 29, 2020
In an effort to keep credit flowing amid uncertain economic conditions, FICO has unveiled its FICO Resilience Index. The tool is meant to complement the FICO Score and allow lenders to...

Nova Credit Nets $50M To Aid Immigrant Credit Access

February 12, 2020
Cross-border consumer credit startup Nova Credit has raised $50 million in Series B equity financing, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 12) release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...