How Open Banking Is Quietly Reshaping How Digital Lenders Assess Your Creditworthiness
Over 60 million Americans now share bank data with lenders via open banking APIs—here's how real transaction history is replacing FICO scores in credit decisions.
Priya Venkataraman
Priya Venkataraman is a fintech analyst and digital lending strategist with over a decade of experience covering emerging financial technologies and consumer credit markets. She has contributed to leading financial publications and previously held advisory roles at several Silicon Valley-based lending startups. At CapitalLendingNews, Priya breaks down complex fintech innovations into actionable insights for everyday borrowers and investors.
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