EQUIFAX INC
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See all $EFX insider activity →Equifax agreed to a $100M settlement over a coding error that allegedly caused 20-point credit score inaccuracies for 4M consumers in 2022. The error could have affected mortgage, auto loan, and credit card rates. Affected consumers may receive $95-$280, with claims due by Dec. 28, 2026. Equifax denies wrongdoing.
Equifax agreed to a $100M settlement over alleged misreporting of credit scores for 4M Americans between March and April 2022, according to the law firm Gibbs Mura. The error allegedly lowered scores by over 20 points, affecting loan approvals and interest rates. Equifax denies wrongdoing but will pay impacted individuals, pending final approval in 2027. Affected consumers can claim compensation by 2026.
Equifax agreed to a $100M settlement over alleged incorrect credit scores for 4M people in 2022. Affected customers may receive $95-$280. Claims due by Dec. 28, final hearing Jan. 22, 2027. Equifax denies wrongdoing.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 12 news stories mentioning EFX (EQUIFAX INC). Coverage has skewed bearish: 0 bullish, 3 neutral, and 9 bearish.
Recent EFX coverage spans regulation, financial news and corporate actions.
Equifax faces a $100M legal settlement for a credit‑score coding error.
The settlement introduces a material liability for Equifax, likely pressuring its share price.
The settlement introduces a fresh cost and potential reputational risk for Equifax.
Potential liability settlement may weigh on Equifax's stock, but the settlement amount is modest relative to its market cap.
Equifax faces revenue pressure from reduced tri‑merge pulls.
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Equifax agreed to a $100M settlement over a coding error that allegedly caused 20-point credit score inaccuracies for 4M consumers in 2022. The error could have affected mortgage, auto loan, and credit card rates. Affected consumers may receive $95-$280, with claims due by Dec. 28, 2026. Equifax denies wrongdoing.
2 min readEquifax agreed to a $100M settlement over alleged misreporting of credit scores for 4M Americans between March and April 2022, according to the law firm Gibbs Mura. The error allegedly lowered scores by over 20 points, affecting loan approvals and interest rates. Equifax denies wrongdoing but will pay impacted individuals, pending final approval in 2027. Affected consumers can claim compensation by 2026.
2 min readEquifax agreed to a $100M settlement over alleged incorrect credit scores for 4M people in 2022. Affected customers may receive $95-$280. Claims due by Dec. 28, final hearing Jan. 22, 2027. Equifax denies wrongdoing.
2 min readEquifax agreed to a $100M settlement for a 2022 class-action lawsuit alleging incorrect credit score reporting. The error affected about 4M Americans, potentially impacting loan approvals. Payments of $95-$280 are estimated for eligible claimants, with a final hearing set for 2027.
1 min readEquifax (EFX) and TransUnion (TRU) shares fell 4% and 7% respectively after reports that FHFA may ease mortgage credit report rules. TransUnion trades near its 52-week low, down 27% YTD. The change could impact revenue and EBITDA for both firms. TransUnion reported strong Q2 earnings, with mixed analyst reactions to its price target. The company also faces credit scoring landscape shifts.
3 min readBaird reduced its price target for Equifax from $232 to $193, citing updated valuation metrics. The firm maintained an 'Outperform' rating. Equifax's stock is currently trading at $140.31, down 35.93% year-to-date.
2 min readEquifax (EFX) shares rose 2.7% after Barclays cut its price target to $155 from $200, citing negative sentiment in the business services sector. Barclays maintained an Equal Weight rating. The stock later cooled to $143.41, up 2.6%. Equifax faces regulatory pressure from the FHFA's mortgage pricing grid changes and TransUnion's pricing strategy. The stock is down 33% YTD and 40.2% from its 52-week high.
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3 min readFair Isaac, Equifax, and TransUnion shares fell in premarket trading after reports that the FHFA may require lenders to use only two of the three major credit bureaus for mortgages sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. FHFA Director Bill Pulte indicated the change could be announced as early as Monday. Bank of America cut its rating on Fair Isaac to Neutral, lowering its price target to $700.
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