goPeer will give access to credit information and score through the FICO® Score Open Access program.
The company will become the first peer-to-peer lending platform to leverage the FICO® Score Open Access program. The measure will help educate consumers on their credit scores by increasing the transparency of its borrowing process.
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Canadian consumers will be able to access their FICO® scores and better understand how lenders may view their credit risk. This, in turn, will increase their confidence in financial decision-making and expand their overall financial literacy.
goPeer CEO Marc-Antoine Caya welcomed the partnership with FICO®.
“As a company that champions financial wellness, we are continually innovating to offer consumers the best experience”, he said.
“This collaboration with FICO allows us to empower our borrowers to improve their financial well-being with even more insights into their credit with their FICO Score, key factors, and educational content”, he continued.
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goPeer is a Toronto-based fintech company that provides a meeting platform for investors and Canadian consumers looking for a loan.
