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The company touts its ability to provide startups with higher creditlimits, reports noted, and does not place liability of the cards onto its clients’ founders. Acknowledging the high failure rate of tech startups, Brex takes on that liability.
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And, Experian’s report notes, both consumers and lenders are getting increasingly interested in “those much more comprehensive profiles” becoming a standard part of the underwriting process. Additional data fields prove to deliver a more complete view of today’s credit consumer,” said DeSaulniers. What’s Next.
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