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01 Sept 2026, 19:33 UTC · 1h ago
Block Lets Lenders Access Cash App Credit Insights
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Block is opening its proprietary Cash App cash flow-based credit score to external lenders via Nova Credit's platform. — This transforms a proprietary data asset into a B2B revenue stream and expands Block's influence over the credit underwriting ecosystem.
+0.60The Cash App Score will be used by lenders for credit cards, auto lending, device financing, personal lending, and tenant screening. — Broadening the application of this data increases the potential volume of transactions influenced by Block's metrics across multiple lending sectors.
+0.40The data provided to lenders includes spending, saving, repayment behavior, paycheck deposits, and peer-to-peer activity. — The granularity of the data suggests a higher precision in risk assessment for subprime or 'credit invisible' populations, potentially lowering default rates for participating lenders.
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