Finicity Blog

Putting a dent in the student loan dilemma with fintech

Blog BY Sid Thomson

Americans are currently saddled with $1.5 trillion dollars of student debt. $1.5 trillion dollars. This is no longer a personalized problem, only affecting a few people here and there. It’s a crisis. The good news? Debt relief programs, including…

Takeaways from the 2019 Ellie Mae Borrower Insights Survey

Blog BY Raven Haymond

In March, Ellie Mae released the findings from its annual Borrower Insights Survey. The results of this survey of 2,000 renters and homeowners deliver a valuable window into the motivations and experiences of borrowers. Specifically, this particular…

Driving Financial Wellness with Data

Blog BY Steve Smith, CEO

From choosing a restaurant to finding that next vacation destination, data plays a significant role in everyday decision making. The same should hold true when it comes to daily finances. To better understand whether data is being used to improve…

How UltraFICO Gives Power to the People

Blog BY Steve Smith, CEO

The new UltraFICO™ Score from Finicity, Experian and FICO, which empowers borrowers to build and improve their credit scores, is designed to turn financial dreams into reality.

A Seismic Shift in Credit Scoring

Blog BY Lisa Kimball, VP Strategic Programs

Consumers are more empowered to shape their lives and lifestyles using a vast array of digital tools that are now available at the tap of their phone screens. While digital tools and solutions have made it possible for consumers to be better…

Spurring Innovation With Data Sharing

Blog BY Andy Capener

Today was the public launch of the Financial Data Exchange (FDX). We’re thrilled to be a part of this industry organization that has broad representation across the financial services ecosystem. The group has set out on a mission to create…