To require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on use of additional key factors in credit scoring models, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires study on use of additional key factors in credit scoring models. It relies on reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Fintech and alternative credit scoring companies would be affected and Consumers with limited traditional credit history could face fewer barriers.
Who Bears the Burden and How
CFPB and FTC would take on compliance duties and Traditional credit bureaus would be affected.
Key Provisions
- Requires study on use of additional key factors in credit scoring models.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires study on use of additional key factors in credit scoring models.
Key Policy Areas
Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires study on use of additional key factors in credit scoring models.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill - Credit Scoring Key Factors Study
Identified Gains
- Fintech and alternative credit scoring companies
- Consumers with limited traditional credit history
Identified Costs
- CFPB and FTC
- Traditional credit bureaus
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Fields introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_chairman"
- → Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission
- "the_director"
- → Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A model for developing a credit score as defined in section 609(f)(2)(A) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681g(f)(2)(A)).
Has the meaning given in section 609(f)(2)(B) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681g(f)(2)(B)).
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