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Experian's latest report highlights rising average loan terms for both new and used vehicles amid increasing interest rates. The average used vehicle loan amount rose to $28,506, a slower growth rate compared to last year. New vehicle loans averaged $41,665, up from $37,753 in Q3 2021. Interest rates also increased, reaching 5.16% for new and 9.34% for used vehicles. Notably, credit unions captured 28.44% of the automotive finance market, while leasing dropped significantly.

Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) has partnered with Experian to enhance financial literacy and credit education for military families. This initiative aims to aid service members facing financial challenges by improving their financial self-sufficiency. With 150,000 young adults joining the military annually, STEP addresses the needs of low to moderate income families, having supported 6,400 families in the last decade. The program boasts a 90% success rate in achieving financial independence, having distributed $2.2 million in grants, ensuring most families do not require further assistance.

Experian announces the launch of Sentinel, a suite of commercial entity fraud detection solutions aimed at helping lenders and insurers combat entity fraud, which has become a top concern for over 70% of businesses. The suite includes three key tools: Multipoint Verification, Identity Velocity, and Commercial First Party Fraud Score. These solutions leverage various data sources to accurately identify and mitigate first-party, third-party, and synthetic identity fraud risks, enhancing financial security for businesses of all sizes.

Experian and Prove Identity have announced a global partnership aimed at enhancing financial inclusion through advanced identity verification technology. This collaboration will enable more consumers, including underbanked populations, to access financial services while mitigating fraud. Key solutions integrated into Experian CrossCore include Prove Pre-Fill, Prove Identity, Trust Score, and Mobile Auth, aimed at streamlining consumer onboarding and identity authentication. This partnership highlights the growing demand for robust identity verification solutions in the digital economy.

Experian and Yieldmo have partnered to launch a revolutionary ad product that combines Experian’s digital identity and targeting capabilities with Yieldmo’s creative format technology. This collaboration aims to enhance consumer experiences while driving better results for marketers. The initiative leverages automated purchasing through Yieldmo’s Smart Exchange, ensuring buyers reach their intended audience effectively. Jeremy Hlavacek from Experian emphasizes the importance of data control and precise targeting in today's changing data landscape, highlighting the potential for improved advertising effectiveness.

Experian has launched Experian Fraud Score, a sophisticated fraud prevention solution designed for businesses of all sizes to combat fraud during applications and transactions. This technology identifies 2 in 3 fraud attempts from the riskiest 1% of transactions and has already helped prevent £1.8 billion in fraud in the UK over the past year. Leveraging machine learning and real-time scoring, organizations can enhance their fraud prevention capabilities without needing data consortium membership.

By integrating with the CrossCore platform, users gain immediate access to detailed fraud insights, supporting compliance and operational efficiency.

The three major U.S. credit reporting agencies—Equifax (NYSE:EFX), Experian (LON:EXPN), and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU)—have announced the extension of free weekly credit reports for consumers through the end of 2023. This initiative aims to assist Americans in managing their financial health amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic. The CEOs of the companies emphasized the importance of credit reports in enhancing financial stability and education during this critical period.

The three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax (NYSE:EFX), Experian (LON:EXPN), and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU), have announced an extension of free weekly credit reports for U.S. consumers until the end of 2023. This initiative aims to assist individuals in managing their financial health amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic. The CEOs of the companies highlighted the importance of credit reports in achieving financial stability and education for consumers.