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Algorithm for explaining credit scores

US8001041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2007
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/03
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary Web-based score explanation service typically requires only the credit bureau identifier, credit score, and up to four reason codes as input. The invention herein discloses an algorithm that is used to provide an explanation of the primary factors influencing the score, where a rich data feed is provided to the facility implementing the algorithm

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