AI-Powered Underwriting: What Changed for Loan Applicants in 2026

Approval rates for thin-file borrowers are up 27% and decisions now take under 3 minutes—here's how AI-powered underwriting reshaped lending in 2026.

Approval rates for thin-file borrowers are up 27% and decisions now take under 3 minutes—here's how AI-powered underwriting reshaped lending in 2026.

AI lenders like Upstart analyze 1,000+ variables per applicant — not just your credit score. Here's what actually drives approval decisions and how to position your application.