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The Power to Underwrite Anyone: Introducing the Nova Credit Platform
The Nova Credit Platform is a significant development in Nova Credit's ability to give lenders the power to underwrite anyone. Yes, anyone. Read Misha Esipov's comments on the launch to understand how and why we are powering a more fair financial system.
Introducing the NovaScore Cash Flow: the Future of Consumer Credit Risk Scores
Analyzing cash flows from income, expenses, debit transactions, and financial behaviors, the NovaScore Cash Flow provides statistically significant lift in multiple use cases and across all credit tiers
Nova Credit Raises $45M Series C Financing to Scale Cash Flow Underwriting and Verification Solutions Across the Credit Industry
Global adoption of the fintech’s cross-border credit solution leads to expansion of product suite, building end-to-end infrastructure and analytics for lenders to better leverage alternative credit data
Nova Credit and SoFi Expand Multi-Year Relationship with Cash Flow Underwriting Capabilities
Nova Credit’s consumer-permissioned data and analytics solution, Cash Atlas, will be leveraged by SoFi to bolster loan underwriting
Quarters and Nova Credit Partner to Empower Canadian Newcomers with Credit Access and Accelerated Home Savings
This collaboration offers newcomers to Canada the opportunity to build and transfer credit history, easing their transition and helping secure housing faster.
Scotiabank Expands Partnership with Nova Credit to Enhance Digital Credit Access for Newcomers Across Canada
Expansion will enable cross-border credit checks on Scotiabank’s web and mobile applications for newcomers with foreign credit history.
3 Key Takeaways from the Inaugural Cash Flow Underwriting Summit
The Cash Flow Underwriting Summit in downtown New York drew over 200 of the brightest minds in consumer credit to discuss the state and future of cash flow underwriting.
MoneyLion Partners with Nova Credit to Activate Cash Flow Underwriting Within its Consumer Finance Ecosystem
Partnership enables lenders on the MoneyLion platform to use Nova Credit’s cash flow underwriting data and analytics, expanding consumer access to credit
Nova Credit and Akoya Announce Partnership to Enable Access to Cash Flow and Income Analytics
Akoya and Nova Credit partner to help lenders deploy cash flow income analytics to improve credit decisioning through increased data access
BMO Helps Newcomers Make Real Financial Progress Through Nova Credit Partnership
New strategic partnership enables newcomers from nine countries to access their credit history to make their financial transition in Canada faster, easier and more inclusive.
Rogers Welcomes Newcomers with International Credit Recognition
New partnership with Nova Credit makes transition to Canada easier. Newcomers can finance a new smartphone and build credit in Canada.
Nova Credit Appoints Nichole Mustard, Credit Karma Co-founder and Former Chief Revenue Officer, to its Board of Directors
Nichole Mustard joins Nova Credit's Board of Directors to enable responsible business growth and insights by harnessing the power of consumer credit data.
Nova Credit Awarded to the CNBC World’s Top FinTech Companies 2024 List
Nova Credit, the leading credit infrastructure and analytics company, has been ranked in the World’s Top FinTech Companies 2024 by CNBC.
Nova Credit announces partnership with Royal Bank of Canada to help create a smoother financial start for newcomers
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is collaborating with Nova Credit to leverage Credit Passport® to deliver a real-time standardized credit history translation for RBC's Global Credit Connect.
New Partnership with Nottingham Building Society unlocks door to mortgage finance for UK newcomers
Nova Credit’s second UK partnership provides one of the country’s top 10 building societies with access to foreign credit histories to get more mortgage finance into the hands of skilled and professional new-to-country UK applicants.
3 Key Observations on the Evolution of Credit Risk Analytics in the Age of Alternative Data
Nova Credit's Senior Director of Data Science, Suna Hafizogullari, shares her recent observations on the changing role of global credit data, the importance of alternative data in credit and lending, and the future of credit risk analytics.
New Research Finds 90% of Lenders See Alternative Data as Key to Approve More Worthy Borrowers
Findings indicate significant acceleration in the use of new data sources - beyond traditional credit reports - that will expand financial opportunities for over 100 million U.S. consumers
New Partnership with SingleKey Increases Housing Accessibility for Canadian Newcomers
The partnership provides property managers access to foreign credit histories, helping Canadians new to the country to get approved for their new home faster and more accurately
Nova Credit Honored in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024
Nova Credit, the leading credit infrastructure and analytics company, has been selected as the #9 Most Innovative Company in Finance 2024 by Fast Company.
Nova Credit Named to Forbes - America's Best Startup Employers 2024
Nova Credit, the leading credit infrastructure and analytics company, has been named to the Forbes - America's Best Startup Employers list for the third consecutive year.
Nova Credit Redefines Credit Data Onboarding and Underwriting with Launch of the Nova Credit Platform
Platform capabilities include multi-source data orchestration, embedded analytics across Nova Credit’s three flagship products, flexible deployment, and end-to-end compliance framework.
Nova Credit Named to Great Place to Work® List for 2024
Nova Credit, the leading credit infrastructure and analytics company, announced that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year.
Nova Credit Partners with SafeRent Solutions, Further Expanding Income Navigator Solution in the Property Management Sector
SafeRent will leverage Nova Credit’s Income Navigator to automate income verifications with near 100% applicant coverage.
Partnering with AppFolio to Automate Income Verification and Reduce Fraud Risk for Property Managers
The partnership expands Income Navigator, Nova Credit’s verification of income solution, in the tenant screening industry, improving conversion rates for consumers and property managers.
Introducing ‘Income Navigator,’ a New Leader in Income Verification Coverage, Flexibility, and Compliance
Nova Credit bolsters its product offering to help more companies automate verification of income, significantly improving coverage, conversion and user experience.
Nova Credit Named to 2024 Fintech Innovation 50 List
For the second year in a row, Nova Credit was named to the Fintech Innovation 50, an annual list launched by GGV Capital U.S. to recognize the most promising fintech companies in the eyes of startup investors.
Nova Credit and Creditinfo Bridge Cross-Border Credit Access for Ukrainians
Credit Passport® solution eases financial challenges for migrants by connecting U.S., U.K., Canadian and other international lenders to translated credit data from Creditinfo’s IBCH Ukraine
Main Takeaways: Cash Flow is Here: Top use cases helping underwriters today
Join a panel of industry experts as they dive into cash flow underwriting’s practical use cases & access the entire webinar on demand.
Nova Credit Appoints Financial Industry Veteran as Chief Customer Officer Alongside Leadership Promotions to Accelerate Cash Flow Underwriting
Momentum signals enhanced C-suite as fintech doubles-down on cash flow underwriting and verification solutions ahead of open banking adoption in the U.S.
HSBC UK partners with Nova Credit to become first UK bank to offer newcomers option to include international credit history when applying for a credit card
Newcomers to the UK can now leverage their international credit history instantly and free of charge when applying for a credit card with HSBC UK, thanks to a new partnership between the bank and Nova Credit, the world's only cross-border credit bureau.
New UK Market Study Highlights Importance of Cross-Border Credit Solution for Newcomers
Lenders That Level the Playing Field for UK Immigrants Will Benefit Most From One of UK’s Fastest-Growing Demographics
Nova Credit Expands into Canada, Partnering with Scotiabank as First Canada-Based Bank to Serve Newcomers with Global Credit Underwriting
Continued international expansion makes Nova Credit the first consumer-permissioned credit bureau to solve cross-border credit challenges for Canada-bound newcomers
Earnest and Nova Credit Launch International Private Student Loans
New Partnership Expands Access to Higher Education for International Students in the United States
HSBC and Nova Credit Launch Partnership to Offer Customers Borderless International Credit Checking
Following a successful deployment in Singapore, HSBC Ventures invests in Nova Credit to further accelerate the roll-out of Credit Passport® worldwide
Autonomy and Nova Credit Launch Partnership to Expand Access to Electric Vehicles
This first-of-its-kind partnership will expand access to electric vehicle subscriptions by enabling automated credit risk decisioning for Autonomy customers with ‘thin file’ or no credit report history
Nova Credit Honored in Built In’s Esteemed 2022 Best Places To Work Awards
Nova Credit Ranks on NYC’s List of Best Small Companies to Work For and Best Paying Companies
Nova Credit Partners with HUGS to Help Students Access Housing in Competitive California Market
Nova Credit, the world’s leading consumer-permissioned credit bureau, today announced a partnership with HUGS, the San Diego-based startup that’s defining the future of student housing.
Nova Credit Partners with Alloy to Help Lenders Serve Consumers Across the Credit Spectrum
Alloy integrates Nova Credit’s products into their credit underwriting solution
Nova Credit Named a Best Place to Work in Fintech by American Banker; Best Workplace in Bay Area by Fortune
Continued string of accolades also includes Best Contribution to Economic Mobility in Banking/Finance by Fintech Futures and inclusion in Startup Search’s 2022 Fintech List
Nova Credit partners with Westlake Financial to help recent immigrants get access to auto loans
Nova Credit delivers first and only global credit data to Westlake, unlocking auto financing options for immigrants to the U.S.
Nova Credit Named Among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company
Company also recognized by Forbes in America’s Best Startup Employers 2022 list
Nova Credit Hires Former Apple, Meta Engineering Leader as Head of Engineering
Yacine Azmi joins to scale product engineering efforts and grow the engineering organization
Nova Credit and SafeRent Solutions Partner to Increase Housing Opportunities for Immigrants
Innovative Approach Reduces Business Risk While Increasing Opportunity for Newcomers to Access Housing by Tapping Into International Credit History
Nova Credit Introduces Cash Atlas™ – A Cash Flow Underwriting Solution That Allows Businesses to Lend More Responsibly Using Bank Transaction Data
The fintech’s newest product supports financial inclusivity by using alternative data to assess consumers’ ability to pay, both now and in the future.
Nova Credit and Prodigy Finance Partner to Assist U.S.-Bound Students Gain Access to Student Loans
Nova Credit delivers global credit data to Prodigy Finance, unlocking education financing options for students studying in the U.S.
Nova Credit and Vesti Partner to Alleviate Financial Barriers for U.S.-Bound Nigerians
This Partnership will enable Nigerians to leverage their home country credit profile when applying for a Vesti Card upon arrival to the U.S.
Nova Credit Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the U.S.
Fintech ranks #521 overall and #41 within the financial services group
Nova Credit Named to Inaugural Embedded Fintech 50 List
Nova Credit, the world’s leading consumer-permissioned credit bureau, was named to the Embedded Fintech 50, a list launched by GGV Capital in partnership with Crunchbase, to recognize the most promising fintech companies in the eyes of startup investors.
Nova Credit Named to Great Place to Work® List for Second Consecutive Year
Nova Credit, the world’s leading consumer-permissioned credit bureau, today announced that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year.
Nova Credit Named to Forbes List of America’s Best Startup Employers 2023 For Second Consecutive Year
Verizon, in partnership with Nova Credit, provides newcomers to the country access to the best 5G
Through this unique partnership, Verizon makes it easier for people that are new to the U.S. to get the best financing on the latest devices
Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion at Nova Credit
Today, we are publicly sharing our team’s commitments to advance an inclusive workplace and fintech industry.
Nova Credit looks to expand into Europe, seeking to unlock credit for immigrants excluded from archaic cross-border credit system
Nova Credit has announced the company’s planned expansion into Europe. The company will focus initially on the UK with the ambition to serve the whole European market.
American Express Expands Partnership with Nova Credit to Help Extend Credit to More Newcomers to the U.S.
American Express Expands Partnership with Nova Credit to Help Extend Credit to More Newcomers to the U.S.
Nova Credit and Verizon Expand Partnership
Consumer-permissioned credit bureau enables newcomers to utilize their credit history from certain countries to get device financing in-store
Nova Credit Appoints Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of International Amidst Hiring Momentum and Revenue Growth
Company increases revenue by five-times in 2021 resulting in notable team expansion
Six Reasons to Leverage Cash Flow Data
Hear why a former chief risk officer, Brian Hughes, of Discover thinks credit bureaus don’t provide enough risk data that lenders need in today’s environment, and what alternative solutions exist.
Is the Lending Industry Ready for Alternative Data?
Nova Credit and American Express Support U.S. Bound Filipinos in Latest Partnership Expansion
Newcomers from the Philippines can now apply for personal American Express cards using Credit Passport®
From 2008-2023: How Recessionary Periods Put a Spotlight on Credit Scores
Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) Accelerates Cross-Border Credit Access in Collaboration with Nova Credit
AECB has announced a strategic collaboration with Nova Credit to enable newcomers to leverage their home country credit history when applying for financial services upon arrival to the UAE.
Nova Credit and American Express Expand Partnership to Enable Newcomers from South Korea and Switzerland to Apply for Personal American Express Cards using Credit Passport®
Nova Credit and American Express announced today that they will expand the companies’ successful partnership to cover more immigration corridors to the U.S. Prospective Card Members that are immigrating to the U.S. from South Korea and Switzerland.
Nova Credit Receives Authorisation to Become UK’s First Cross-Border Credit Reference Provider
Nova Credit UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nova Credit, has received the requisite scope of permissions in order to provide credit references in the UK from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Research Finds Majority of Lenders Now Use Alternative Data in Underwriting Process
Movement beyond credit bureau reports comes at a critical time to support lenders as they navigate a tumultuous landscape and seek growth opportunities without taking on more risk
Top takeaways: The Evolving Landscape of Cash Flow Underwriting Webinar with Mission Lane
Two data science consultants discuss the changing landscape of cash flow underwriting and detail how lenders are in a unique position to quickly implement and launch the solution.
Measuring the Impact of the End of Student Loan Forbearance
Former chief risk officer, Brian Hughes, offers cash flow underwriting as a solution to help lenders calculate the impact of the end of student loan forbearance.
Nova Credit introduces the next chapter of underwriting with bank data to better assess risk and serve consumers across the credit spectrum
Cash Atlas™ is a consumer-permissioned, FCRA consumer report that enables lenders to better serve consumers across the credit spectrum using bank transaction data.
Accelerating the Inevitable with Consumer-Permissioned Data
Today, we are formally (and finally!) announcing our biggest product launch since our founding. It’s a broadening of our vision to modernize the credit system. Let me tell you why.
Evaluating Alternatives to Credit-Based Underwriting
Learn why cash flow data not only enhances lender capacity to accurately assess consumer credit risk, but has the potential to end the idea of a credit excluded population.
The Case for Cash: A Whitepaper for Inclusive Lending
Including the Credit Excluded
Top 3 takeaways from the LendIt webinar on banking data, featuring Nova Credit, Experian, and Prosper
Sarah Davies, Chief Risk & Analytics Officer at Nova Credit, joined leaders from Experian and Prosper Marketplace on a webinar discussion to discuss a unique solution that connects high consumer scalability with high predictive risk accuracy.
The Impact of Financial Services Access on Immigrants: A Nova Credit Research Report
Nova Credit, sought to better understand the challenges and opportunities that newcomers face when it comes to accessing financial and related services in the U.S. It surveyed 300 immigrants who have arrived since 2016.
Nova Credit Income Verification Helps Yardi Enhance Resident Screening
Yardi becomes the first company to leverage both of Nova Credit’s financial inclusion-focused products: Credit Passport® and Income Verification
Nova Credit enables SoFi to verify customer income through bank transaction data and expand financial access to the informal economy
Nova Credit enables SoFi to verify customer income through bank transaction data and expand financial access to the informal economy
Celebrating International Migrants Day
As the world observes International Migrants Day this year, we recognize the 272 million migrants who have made their homes in new communities, bringing new perspectives, creativity, community, and innovation.
Nova Credit taps Salt Edge to enhance access to finance for newcomers to the US via open banking
We've teamed up with Salt Edge, leader in developing open banking solutions, to get instant access to the banking data of newcomers from the UK and EU.
#CelebrateImmigrants with Nova Credit this June and beyond
As the United States celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month this June, we’re recognizing the many ways immigrants contribute to America’s economy and society and re-affirming our commitment to advocate on behalf of our immigrant employees and customers;
Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month at Nova Credit
We're highlighting and sharing the stories of some inspiring Asian-American Novans who are helping us build a world beyond borders.
Nova Credit is #EachforEqual
Our company is committed to building the best team in the world. To find the best, we want to recruit from 100% of the population to build a company that sets the standard for the future.
Why we raised a $50M Series B
We’re thrilled to share that we just raised a $50M round led by Kleiner Perkins to finally make the global consumer credit reporting system whole.
Nova Credit announces first-of-its-kind American Express partnership that enables immigrants to use their international credit history to apply for a credit card
Today Nova Credit and American Express announced that American Express is the first payments company to offer newcomers to the United States the ability to use their international credit history to apply for a credit card, powered by Nova Credit.
Nova Credit expands to Africa through new partnership with CRC Nigeria
Today, Nova Credit is pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with CRC Credit Bureau in Nigeria to allow Nigerians relocating to the U.S. to use their international credit history to apply for credit products.
Why you, the client, should want to be on Version 3 of Nova Credit’s API
Nova Credit pushes significant upgrades to the Credit Passport®
An immigrant's perspective: What unites us is why we are still here
Damira, our beloved Privacy Counsel, through a personal story of her family’s refugee journey reflects on why tackling immigration issues is more important than ever before.
Trump’s State of The Union Address: A denunciation against immigrants
As a company that holds almost as many passports as people, we continue to be saddened by how deeply the animus runs in the highest levels of American politics against people like us or our customers.
Earning ISO 27001 Certification and SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
Nova Credit has successfully completed its SOC 2 Type 2 Audit and achieved the ISO 27001 Certification covering our Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Former VantageScore executive joins Nova Credit to build a global credit score
Sarah Davies has joined our growing team at Nova as Head of Risk & Analytics. Sarah joins Nova after 12 years with industry leader VantageScore, where she led their risk and analytics function.
Nova Credit will help immigrants from Latin America bring their credit history with them
Nova Credit will begin serving immigrants from South America through partnering with the Brazilian credit bureau Serasa Experian and the Peruvian credit bureau Círculo de Crédito!
Why we stand for immigration
A reflection on the recent developments in U.S. immigrant policy. What does it mean to be American?
International tenant screening for Intellirent's customer base
As a U.S. immigrant without domestic credit history, renting an apartment can be hard. This is why we partnered with Intellirent.
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