Equifax to Offer Utility Credit Data to Mortgage Firms in 2019: Increased Transparency and Reduced Risk for the Mortgage Industry
As a part of its plan to increase transparency and reduce risk in the mortgage industry, Equifax will provide utility credit data to mortgage firms. This move will help mortgage firms better assess the creditworthiness of potential borrowers, as utility bill payment history is a strong predictor of mortgage repayment. Equifax is the first credit bureau to offer this type of data, which will be available beginning in early 2019.