@CDIAonline

CDIA is the voice of the consumer reporting industry, representing nationwide and specialized credit bureaus, background check companies and others.

 Washington, D.C.
cdiaonline.org
Joined October 2013
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Dan Smith, President & CEO of CDIA, issued a statement on reports that FHFA is considering changes to credit reporting requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Comprehensive credit data matters for accuracy and soundness. tinyurl.com/jj22r3jj
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Why does a more complete picture of consumer data matter? Dan discusses this and more on Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Finance Monitor, exploring the future of consumer reporting, alternative data and the evolving regulatory landscape. ballardspahr.com/insights/bl… #ConsumerReporting
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Accurate consumer reporting matters. So do the processes that help resolve disputes and maintain confidence in the information used to make important decisions. @DanSmithNJ discusses these issues on @BallardSpahrLLP Consumer Finance Monitor podcast. ballardspahr.com/insights/bl…
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A paid-off balance is an important financial milestone. Credit reporting that better reflects account changes can help consumers and lenders work with a more current financial picture. View CDIA's blog on timely credit reporting: tinyurl.com/nhza5te7 #ConsumerData
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What’s next for consumer reporting? CDIA President & CEO @DanSmithNJ joined @BallardSpahrLLP Consumer Finance Monitor podcast to discuss the legal, regulatory and technological developments shaping our industry. Listen: ballardspahr.com/insights/bl… #ConsumerReporting
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Accurate credit reporting is an ongoing commitment. Credit files change as new information arrives, accounts are updated and consumer disputes are investigated. Maintaining accurate information requires continuous work. tinyurl.com/ynytjepj #DataAccuracy #CreditReporting
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A 10-point difference can change a mortgage pricing tier. Research from Andrew Davidson & Co. found that 83% of the time, a 10-point credit score difference moved borrowers scoring 640–779 into a different pricing tier. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aai… #TriMerge #HousingAffordability
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2025 @TransUnion analysis estimated that eligibility results could change for about 300,000 borrowers under a single-bureau approach. Complete credit information can help lenders make more informed decisions. tinyurl.com/4jkk2tj4 #CreditReporting #MortgageLending
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In case you missed it: Timely credit reporting matters. Industry leaders discuss how intracycle reporting can help important account updates reach credit reports sooner. Read CDIA's latest blog: cdiaonline.org/news/2026/10/… #CDIA #CreditReporting
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Credit score differences can have meaningful financial implications. In a $400,000, 30-year mortgage scenario, a score difference that moves a borrower into a higher-rate tier could add more than $20,000 to the total loan cost. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aai… #MortgageLending
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Same borrower. Different mortgage costs. A complete view of credit helps borrowers and lenders navigate mortgage decisions with greater predictability. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aai… #TriMerge #CreditReporting
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Most of the work behind an accurate credit report happens out of view. From receiving information from furnishers to matching records and updating files, ongoing processes help support the accuracy and reliability of consumer credit data. tinyurl.com/ynytjepj #DataAccuracy
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Consumers have more access to their credit information than ever. With free weekly reports available, consumers can access up to 52 reports a year from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies. tinyurl.com/ynytjepj
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Reliable credit reporting is about more than accuracy. It’s also about timeliness. As consumers’ financial circumstances change, the industry can work together to identify where more timely account updates can make a meaningful difference. cdiaonline.org/news/2026/10/…
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More timely credit reporting takes collaboration. At CDIA’s recent roundtable, industry leaders explored the potential of intra-cycle reporting—and the practical challenges of implementing it across different systems and reporting schedules. cdiaonline.org/news/2026/10/… #ConsumerData
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A paid-off balance is an important financial milestone. But what happens when a consumer applies for a mortgage before that change appears on their credit report? Intra-cycle reporting could help bridge that gap. More from CDIA: cdiaonline.org/news/2026/10/… #CreditReporting
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Timely credit reporting matters. At CDIA’s Oct. 6 Consumer Reporting Roundtable, industry leaders discussed how intra-cycle reporting can help account updates reach credit reports sooner. Read CDIA’s latest blog: cdiaonline.org/news/2026/10/… #CreditReporting
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Good advice here @grok!
Grok
@grokOct 14
Replying to @creditscoring
Go to AnnualCreditReport.com (the only federally authorized site). You can get free reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion once a week. Request online for instant access, call 1-877-322-8228, or mail the form. Checking your own reports does not hurt your score. Skip other sites that may charge or upsell.
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Mortgages. Auto loans. Credit cards. Lenders count on accurate credit data to evaluate risk consistently, and consumers count on it for decisions that reflect the history they actually built. #CreditReporting #DataAccuracy
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Pulling one fewer credit report saves $10 to $20. The trade-off could be $6,600 more in interest for each of 600,000 borrowers a year (Andrew Davidson & Co., TransUnion). A small savings up front. Consumers pay the difference. #TriMerge #HousingAffordability
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In 10 housing markets coast to coast, the credit report is under 2 percent of closing costs. It ranges from 1.7% in Phoenix to 0.3% in New York City, with a 1.1% average (Fannie Mae closing cost calculator). #ClosingCosts #HomeBuying
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