Yahoo Finance Equifax & Alchemy Technology Team Up for FinTech Innovation
Equifax Inc. EFX shares have gained a massive 55.3% year to date, significantly outperforming the 38.9% rally of the industry it belongs to and 19.7% rise of the Zacks S&P 500 composite.
The company recently announced an innovation partnership with Alchemy Technology, a lending-as-a-service organization offering technology, algorithms and servicing required in launching FinTech products.
The duo will offer easily deployable white labeled solutions to banks, specialty financing firms and FinTech startups, to help them speed up their time to market. The offerings combine Equifax’s data analytics, credit, identity and income verification solutions with Alchemy Lending Operating System.
“We have a dedicated focus on FinTechs and alternative lenders allowing access to data and the ability to provide more options to consumers looking for financial services, “said Sharla Godbehere, AltFi and FinTech leader at Equifax.
The move is just another attempt by Equifax to strengthen and expand its offerings by utilizing its strong position in data analytics, credit, identity and income verification.
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Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Equifax currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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