Experian Relieving $10 Million in Consumer Debt to Help Empower Opportunities in the Hispanic Community
Recent survey data highlights opportunities to improve access to financial education, products and services for Hispanics
To provide individuals with a boost, Experian has joined forces with ForgiveCo, a
The recipients will also receive a one-year premium Experian membership for free that offers access to their Experian credit report in English and Spanishii, FICO® Scoreiii, bilingual educational content, and financial resources including an insurance comparison shopping service, help with cancelling subscriptions and possibly lowering their monthly billsiv, and credit card options tailored to their financial profile. Free and premium Experian memberships are available to consumers interested in enrolling at www.experian.com.
Those who do not have an Experian credit file established due to no or limited credit history will be able to enter the credit system by participating in Experian Go, a game-changing free program that allows individuals to directly create an Experian credit report and populate it with payment history for eligible bills, such as rent and utilities, which can potentially generate their first FICO® Score.
“Our research has revealed that some factors impacting Hispanics’ financial health are barriers to accessing credit, lack of credit history, or limited financial education,” said
According to a survey by Experianv, Hispanic respondents say they believe the following would help them feel less stressed about their financial situation:
- Access to more financial education (72%)
- Having a more established financial plan for my future (54%)
- Reducing unsecured debt (37%)
- More education about personal finance (33%)
- Being better informed about smart uses of credit (31%)
Innovating to meet the needs of diverse consumers
Experian has been evolving its educational resources and products to better support the more than 75 million members the company serves as well as underserved communities over the last several years. Some of Experian’s community activities include the creation of its #IYKYK HBCU Pitch Competition powered by the B.A.L.L. for Life initiative that connects
For the Hispanic community, Experian is a supporter of
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We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
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Only Experian credit reports are available in Spanish. All other services associated with an Experian membership are available in English only. English fluency is required for full access to Experian’s products. |
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Credit score calculated based on FICO® Score 8 model. Your lender or insurer may use a different FICO® Score than FICO® Score 8, or another type of credit score altogether. Learn more. |
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Results will vary. Not all bills or subscriptions are eligible for negotiation/cancellation. Savings are not guaranteed, and some may not see any savings. Available with eligible paid memberships and requires connecting payment account(s) to Experian account. See Experian.com for details. |
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Only Experian credit reports are available in Spanish. All other services associated with an Experian membership are available in English only. English fluency is required for full access to Experian’s products. |
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Source: Experian