The CFPB issued an order last week terminating the no-action letter issued to Upstart Network, Inc. on November 30, 2020 for a 36-month term (NAL). The NAL was essentially a renewal of the no-action letter issued to Upstart in September 2017, which was the first no-action letter issued by the CFPB.… Continue Reading
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CFPB issues new no-action letter to Upstart
The CFPB recently issued a new no-action letter (NAL) to Upstart Network, Inc. regarding its automated model for making underwriting and pricing decisions on applications by consumers for unsecured, closed-end loans. Upstart uses artificial intelligence techniques and alternative data in its model.
The new NAL is essentially a renewal of the NAL issued to Upstart in September 2017, which was the first NAL issued by the CFPB. … Continue Reading
CFPB gives boost to use of alternative data and machine learning
A new CFPB blog post titled “An update on credit access and the Bureau’s first No-Action Letter” provides a boost to lenders using alternative data and machine learning in their underwriting models.
The Bureau issued its first (and so far only) no-action letter in September 2017 to Upstart Network Inc.… Continue Reading