Alternative Data for Credit Risk and Fraud Prevention

Approve more borrowers and make better decisions

The Challenge

Lenders and digital banks face challenges in efficiently onboarding, extending credit, or offering personalized services to individuals without extensive financial histories, such as newcomers, those with thin credit files, or the unbanked. This leads to high acquisition costs, missed opportunities, clunky internal operations, and higher defaults.

The Solution

DataDeck helps innovative financial companies amplify their credit risk analysis through instant connectivity to end-users’ Telecom and Utility data sources. This approach reduces risks, fosters financial inclusivity, aids in early fraud detection, and streamlines lending into untapped markets.

Broader Data, Better Insights

Access comprehensive payment historical data that extends beyond the conventional 12-month period. This approach allows for a more nuanced and thorough analysis of an individual's creditworthiness, enabling you to make better-informed lending decisions.

Reach Underserved Markets

Leverage alternative data to provide services to those with thin or nonexistent credit histories, including newcomers, young adults and the unbanked. Breaks the barriers of traditional credit systems, fostering financial inclusion and expanding your market reach.

Robust Fraud Prevention

Implement an additional layer of end-user opt-in connectivity by cross-verifying personal information, such as names and addresses, against telecom / utility data records. Significantly reduces the risk of fraudulent activities, safeguarding both your business and customers.

Early Distress Detection

Use on-demand telecom/utility data with traditional financial indicators to detect early signs of financial distress, such as irregular utility payments or sudden changes in spending patterns. This early detection system allows for timely interventions, potentially averting more significant financial issues.

A toolbox full of possibilities

Designed for global accessibility, connects to over 3,000 utility, telecom, cable, and other subscription sources in over 30 countries.

Use our intuitive user-consent driven flow to connect instantly to end-user permission data once or on an on-demand basis within your app. Get insightful data endpoints needed to efficiently verify borrower’s identity, payment stability, and usage patterns directly from the source.
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Enhance your Credit Risk Models

Datadeck is simply the easiest and safest way to take your lending process to the next level. We provide developer-friendly tools to build seamless data integrations within your existing app or onboarding flow.  

Speed up internal adoption with a truly product-first API experience, flexible ‘pay-as-you-go’ plans, and competitive, usage-based pricing – a cost-effective alternative to other options. Built for quick proof-of-value and comprehensive options to scale over time.
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Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?
Datadeck is ideal for financial institutions, fintech, financial platforms and developers seeking enhanced credit risk analysis and user verification. It offers seamless end-user connectivity to thousands of utility, telecom, and cable sources. The data endpoints are valuable and can enhance credit models or decision workflows for digital lenders, BNPL, credit cards, digital banks, and commercial lending.
What types of data points are supported?
We extracts directly from providers and invoices a wide variety of data points to enrich your app or business processes.

KYC: Capture essential customer details for streamlined onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reinforcing trust.
Balance: Access real-time account balances, dues, and last payment amount.
Billing: Obtain detailed monthly charges and fees to facilitate accurate underwriting and assess creditworthiness.
Usage: Analyze consumption patterns and service-specific data to power high value functionalities and optimize customer engagement.
How do lenders currently use DataDeck?
Digital lenders and banks embed Datadeck’s Link widget within their loan application or user onboarding processes. This solution efficiently handles every edge case and multi-factor authentication (MFA).Upon successful user authentication, retrieve use-case specific data endpoints using Datadeck’s API. Data can be accessed once or refreshed on demand.
How does pricing work?
We offer plans tailored to every need and business stage, valuing transparent pricing (visible in your dashboard).Build with a free sandbox in a private environment. Transition to production with our flexible pay-as-you-go plan, free of monthly commitments. When you’re ready, upgrade to a monthly plan that provides preferential volume discounts.
How long does it take to get started?
Create a free account instantly. Dashboard users can get started in just a few hours by creating users, sites, and inviting others to connect their utility accounts. Once set up, data collection becomes automated and requires minimal maintenance.For comprehensive integrations, developers can utilize the Link widget and APIs, supported by thorough documentation, for a quick start. Build with sandbox and developer keys, while keeping sensitive data secure through user permissions.
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Exploring Alternative data integration options for your credit risk models?

Our expert team is here to assist in identifying the perfect fit for your needs. Complete the inquiry form, and we’ll promptly reach out to discuss best practices.