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Behind the Credit Report: The Metro 2® Format at Work
- October 27, 2026
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By Anita Appel, Vice President of Education Services, CDIA Most people know they have a credit report. Far fewer know how...
The Future of Consumer Reporting: Dan Smith on the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast
How is consumer reporting evolving and what do the changes mean for consumers, businesses and the industry? CDIA President and CEO...
600+ registrations. Lenders, CRAs, and dispute data insights. Exploring more timely credit reporting!
Thank you to the industry professionals who joined CDIA today for our webinar, “Why More Timely Credit Data Matters: Fresher Credit...

Brittany Bailey
October 23, 2026
How is consumer reporting evolving and what do the changes mean for consumers, businesses and the industry? CDIA President and CEO...

Brittany Bailey
October 9, 2026
By Dan Smith, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association A credit report provides detailed information about a person’s financial obligations...

Brittany Bailey
September 22, 2026
By Benjamin Corb, SVP for Strategy and Public Affairs, CDIA Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte recently shared data showing...

Brittany Bailey
September 4, 2026
By Dan Smith, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association On July 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released historical FICO...

Brittany Bailey
September 3, 2026
By Dan Smith, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association The idea behind a portable credit report is simple, and it...

Brittany Bailey
July 16, 2026
Accurate Metro 2® reporting is critical to compliance, reducing disputes, and improving consumer outcomes. That’s why proper training matters. CDIA’s Metro 2®...

Brittany Bailey
June 29, 2026
The Metro 2® Format Fundamentals Webinar Series is the perfect starting point for professionals with less than three years of experience...

Brittany Bailey
June 29, 2026
By Dan Smith, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association The Fair Credit Reporting Act is one of the most important...

Brittany Bailey
May 22, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2026 CDIA Applauds FHA’s Decision to Maintain Tri-Merge Credit Report Requirement Statement from Dan Smith, President...

Brittany Bailey
May 20, 2026
Join CDIA’s newest intermediate level training Metro 2® Format Essentials+ Plus— a live, interactive, instructor-led workshop designed for professionals ready to move beyond the basics. Dive into...