The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) is the voice of the consumer reporting industry, representing consumer reporting agencies including the nationwide credit bureaus, regional and specialized credit bureaus, background check companies, and others.
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The First Step to Accurate Credit Data? Metro 2® Fundamentals Training
The first step to accurate credit data? Start with the fundamentals. For data furnishers, understanding the Metro 2® Format is essential...
Credit Washing, Disputes and Fraud: What you need to know in our upcoming webinar
Credit Washing is not going away just yet and we have already seen how it can distort credit risk assessments, undermine confidence...
The Full Picture Matters: Why the tri-merge protects homebuyers
- August 6, 2026
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By Dan Smith, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association On July 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released historical FICO...














