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New Women in Consumer Data Event This Fall!
Join us for the Women in Consumer Data Forum: Women Defining Success on Their Own Terms on October 29, 2026, in...
The Full Picture Matters: Why the tri-merge protects homebuyers
- September 4, 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...
Why Credit Report Portability May Not Deliver on Its Promise
- September 3, 2026
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By Dan Smith, President and CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association The idea behind a portable credit report is simple, and it...

Brittany Bailey
August 11, 2026
The first step to accurate credit data? Start with the fundamentals. For data furnishers, understanding the Metro 2® Format is essential...

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
March 25, 2026
Save $100 on CDIA’s Metro 2® Format Fundamentals Webinar Series with code SPRINGFWS100—now through March 31! This live, instructor-led 3-part series is perfect for beginners, new team members,...

Brittany Bailey
March 17, 2026
The Metro 2® Format Fundamentals Webinar Series is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your understanding of Metro 2® reporting and the Credit Reporting...

Brittany Bailey
February 26, 2026
Gain clarity, confidence, and compliance—one field at a time with the Metro 2® Format Fundamentals Webinar Series on April 14-16, 2026....

Brittany Bailey
January 28, 2026
Take your Metro 2® expertise to the next level with the industry’s most trusted advanced training developed and delivered by experts...

Brittany Bailey
January 22, 2026
Navigating the Credit Reporting Resource Guide® (CRRG®) February 23, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET 45 minutes | Complimentary for approved Metro 2®...

Brittany Bailey
January 6, 2026
CDIA’s Metro 2® Format Essentials+ Plus Training is CDIA’s newest live, instructor-led virtual workshop designed to bridge the gap between basics and Advanced Metro 2® training. What to...

Brittany Bailey
December 17, 2025
Go beyond the basics with CDIA’s Metro 2® Format Essentials+ Plus—a 2 half-day live webinar series designed for those with 3–5...