Informed.IQ, a leading provider of AI software that verifies, streamlines and optimizes loan processing, announced the launch of an industry-changing product, Skip the Stip, a non-documentary validation tool for full spectrum andย sub-primeย auto lenders.
Skip theย Stipย is anย AI-poweredย solution that harnesses the power ofย data analytics. By integrating Informed’s comprehensive database with advancedย machine learning algorithms, we accuratelyย assess risk, streamline loan approval processes, and improve decision-making.
This innovative solution will transform the lending landscape by empowering auto lenders to expand their borrower base, fosteringย financial inclusion. Skip theย Stipย enables lenders to grant loans to individuals who may lack sufficient documentation needed to verify their income or other financial information. In addition, Skip theย Stipย mitigates risk, enabling lenders to make credit decisions faster and more accurately without bias.
CIO INFLUENCE: CIO Influence Interview with Lior Yaari, CEO and Co-Founder at Grip Security
Non-documentary validation revolutionizes lending by providing the ability to lend to a wider range of borrowers without compromising reliability or increasing risk. Integrating automated document verification strengthens the validation process, offering additional attributes to avoidย fraud, and reduces the risk of default.ย Sub-prime lendersย can reach new levels of profitability and drive growth while maintaining the integrity of their operations.
This launch highlights the benefits of Informed’s network. Our AI system is the culmination of years of meticulous effort and collaboration with key industry players,ย financial institutions, andย regulatory bodies. Through strategic partnerships, we have amassed an expansive collection ofย auto loanย data, ensuring its reliability. The robust database holds aย treasure troveย of knowledge, empowering our AI algorithms to identify patterns, detect trends, and make highly accurate predictions.
The Director of Strategic Initiatives at a top 5 indirect auto lender said, “Leveraging automated document verification ensures reliability and mitigatesย fraud. Eliminating income verification also enhances the dealer andย customer experienceย and streamlines our processes. We’re reducing time, stress, and paperwork and giving borrowers increased control over their privacy. This product will help reshape the lending landscape.”
CIO INFLUENCE: CIO Influence Interview with Russ Ernst, Chief Technology Officer at Blancco
By incorporating data from 40% of the country’sย auto loans, Informed’s platform provides an unprecedented level of insight into borrower behavior,ย creditworthiness, and market dynamics. Lenders can leverage this vast information pool to enhance their risk andย fraudย assessment models, optimize loan terms, and make well-informed decisions. Borrowers benefit from a streamlined application process, reduced paperwork, and increased access to tailored loan offers.
“This product represents a significant milestone in the evolution of full spectrum andย sub-prime lending,” saidย Justin Wickett, CEO of Informed.IQ. “We are thrilled to provide lenders with a powerful tool that expands their lending capabilities and promotesย financial inclusionย by reaching individuals who have previously been excluded due to lack of documentation. This underscores our commitment to driving growth and empowering lenders to make a meaningful impact on borrowers’ lives.”
Skip theย Stipย transcends traditionalย image recognitionย (OCR) and document verification. It goes far beyondย OCRย by comparing buyer data against a database of 40 million records to verify income without requiring documentation.The comprehensive analysis includes a range of data points, identifies fraudulentย paystubย templates, interpretsย 401Kย withholdings and earned overtime, all in seconds.Informed’s advanced technology enables real-time loan processing capabilities and ensures lenders’ compliance with regulatory requirements, positioning them to be audit-ready.
CIO INFLUENCE: CIO Influence Interview with Bill Lobig, VP of Product Management at IBM Automation
[To share your insights with us, please write toย sghosh@martechseries.com]

