By Celeste Rearick
In case you missed it, listen to Fintech Nexus panel member, Alexandria Franks from Equifax Workforce Solutions, as she discusses removing bias in lending for a more equitable financial system. You can hear Alexandria speak at the following timestamps:
00:35 - Introduction and summary of how The Work Number from Equifax helps with removing bias in lending for a more equitable financial system
17:48 - Discussion of how technology and automated verifications of income and employment help lenders say “yes” to more people faster
34:24 - Explanation of the source of data for The Work Number, and the importance of having real-time information on ability to pay when evaluating risk
37:04 - Discussion on the importance of enabling digital lending and giving more people access to a variety of lenders
To listen to the entire panel discussion click here.