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US lenders can access TransUnion TruVision data for credit underwriting in three ways. You can open a direct subscriber relationship with TransUnion or buy through an authorized reseller or platform partner. You can also use a data orchestration platform to connect the bureau sources you are credentialed for.

Every path requires a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA §604 (15 U.S.C. 1681b).

This guide is for credit risk, product, and partnerships leaders at fintechs and embedded lenders. You'll learn what TruVision includes, how to pick an access path, and which compliance work comes first. You'll also see how to put the data to work in live decisioning.

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What TransUnion TruVision data includes

TruVision is TransUnion's family of credit risk products. TransUnion's TruVision acquisition page lists the TruVision Credit Report, Trended Credit Report, Model Report, and Pre-Closing Mortgage Notification, among others.

Core TruVision products for underwriting

• TruVision Credit Report. TransUnion's core consumer credit report within the TruVision line.
• TruVision Trended Credit Report. TransUnion says it offers "up to 30 months of payment, credit behavior and other data attributes."
• TruVision Model Report. Listed by TransUnion as a TruVision product for acquiring new customers.
• TruVision Blended Credit Risk. A blend of trended and alternative data, described on TransUnion's credit risk page.

Coverage claims, according to TransUnion

TransUnion makes several coverage claims for TruVision. Treat them as vendor claims until your own testing confirms them.

• TransUnion says Blended Credit Risk can score up to 95% of US adults, per a 2021 TransUnion analysis on its credit risk page.
• TransUnion says Trended data reaches 35+ million consumers who would otherwise be unscored, per a 2021 TransUnion analysis.
• TransUnion cites 240+ million credit-active US consumers, per TransUnion's 2023 analysis on its TruVision acquisition page.

These are TransUnion's older figures, dated 2021 and 2023. Ask TransUnion for current numbers before you use them in planning.

What changed for mortgage lenders in 2026

On July 16, 2026, TransUnion added TruVision Alternative Credit Attributes (ACA 2.0) to its mortgage credit report. The attributes come from its FactorTrust Alternative Lending Database, according to the TransUnion press release.

Inman reported that lenders can apply the data as early as prequalification, at no additional cost, per TransUnion. Inman also noted that TransUnion did not release independent data verifying the promised outcomes.

These details apply to the mortgage credit report only. Do not assume ACA 2.0 or the no-cost terms extend to consumer installment, card, or other lending reports.

TransUnion also offers Early Access Soft Check for mortgage prequalification. TransUnion says it delivers credit insights "without a hard inquiry", and its October 2026 First Look announcement covers soft- and hard-pull workflows. Treat Soft Check as a prequalification tool, and plan a separate credit pull for final underwriting.

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How to access TransUnion TruVision data: three paths compared

Your access path shapes your timeline, your contracts, and how much compliance work sits with your team. The table below reflects our view of general considerations, so confirm specifics with each provider.

Direct subscriber relationship

In our view, a direct relationship typically gives you more say over product selection through your own TransUnion contract. Consider that more of the credentialing and compliance work may sit with your team.

Reseller or platform partner

TransUnion confirms resellers as a channel in mortgage, where its First Look functionality is available "through mortgage resellers." Outside mortgage, TransUnion's partner program includes a reseller track for companies that resell its data or solutions. The page does not list specific TruVision partners, so ask TransUnion which partners are authorized for the products you need.

Data orchestration platform

An orchestration platform, such as Lendflow Connect, connects the bureau and alternative data sources you are credentialed for into one workflow. Your permissible purpose and data agreements stay with you. The platform removes the integration drag of wiring each source by hand.

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Step-by-step framework to get TruVision data into underwriting

Follow these steps in order. Each one reduces rework in the next.

1. Define the use case and credit product

Write down the product, the decision point, and the data you need at each stage. Prequalification, underwriting, and account review can each call for different reports. Mortgage use cases carry extra rules covered below.

2. Confirm your permissible purpose

FCRA section 604 limits who can obtain a consumer report. TransUnion's permissible purpose page restates that a bureau may furnish reports only under listed circumstances "and no other."

For most lenders, the relevant purpose is FCRA §604(a)(3)(A) (15 U.S.C. 1681b(a)(3)(A)). It covers a credit transaction involving the consumer, including extending credit or reviewing or collecting an account. Document the purpose for each pull type.

3. Choose your access path

Use the comparison table above. Match the path to your volume, timeline, and compliance capacity.

4. Complete credentialing

Under FCRA §607(a) (15 U.S.C. 1681e(a)), bureaus must make a reasonable effort to verify a new prospective user's identity and certified uses. That check happens before the bureau furnishes a report.

Exact onboarding requirements vary, so confirm them with TransUnion or your partner.

5. Integrate the data

Your technical integration depends on your path. Ask TransUnion or your partner for current integration documentation, test environments, and response formats. Plan for parsing, attribute mapping, and storage controls before go-live.

6. Build and test your decision logic

Map TruVision attributes and scores to your credit policy in your decisioning layer. Run historical or champion-challenger tests before you rely on any vendor coverage claim. Set clear rules for thin-file and no-score applicants.

7. Wire in adverse action and monitoring

Connect every decline or counteroffer to your notice process before launch. Monitor pull volumes against documented permissible purposes. Review your policy as bureau products change.

Compliance checkpoints before your first pull

Bureau access is a regulated activity. Clear these checkpoints with your compliance and legal teams before you pull a single report. This section is general information, not legal advice.

Permissible purpose and certification

Under FCRA §604(f) (15 U.S.C. 1681b(f)), a person may not use or obtain a consumer report without a permissible purpose. The purpose must also be certified by the prospective user. Build that certification into your onboarding and keep records for each use case.

Soft pulls and hard pulls

The FCRA does not use the terms "soft pull" or "hard pull." A soft inquiry still retrieves a consumer report, so it still needs a permissible purpose. Common bases include the consumer's written instructions under FCRA §604(a)(2) or a credit transaction under §604(a)(3)(A).

Prescreen and firm offers of credit

Prescreened lists cover transactions the consumer did not start. Under FCRA §604(c) (15 U.S.C. 1681b(c)), a bureau may furnish these only with consumer authorization or for a firm offer of credit. The consumer must also not have opted out.

Mortgage trigger leads under Pub. L. 119-36

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, Pub. L. 119-36, added paragraph (4) to FCRA §604(c). Under Act §3, it took effect 180 days after its September 5, 2025 enactment (early March 2026).

The law applies when a report is requested for a residential mortgage credit transaction. A bureau may not furnish a report to another person based on that request unless the transaction is a firm offer of credit. The recipient must also meet one of these conditions:

• The recipient certifies it has the consumer's authorization.
• The recipient originated or services a current residential mortgage loan for the consumer.
• The recipient is an insured depository institution or credit union holding a current account for the consumer.

The law also directs a GAO study on trigger leads sent by text message. Non-mortgage prescreen is outside this paragraph, but confirm your scope with counsel.

Medical information limits

FCRA §604(g) (15 U.S.C. 1681b(g)) limits when bureaus can furnish reports containing medical information for credit transactions. It also restricts creditors from obtaining or using medical information in eligibility decisions, outside exceptions set by regulation. Check that your attribute set and decision rules respect these limits.

Adverse action notices

Under FCRA §615(a) (15 U.S.C. 1681m(a)), adverse action based on a consumer report requires a notice to the consumer. If a credit score was used, the notice must include a credit score disclosure.

ECOA adds a separate duty. Regulation B, 12 CFR 1002.9, requires a statement of specific reasons or a notice of the right to request them. Per Regulation B comment 9(b)(2)-9 on the same page, disclosing FCRA key factors does not satisfy the ECOA specific-reasons requirement.

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Where Lendflow fits in your TruVision workflow

$1.5B+ in offers were made on the Lendflow platform in the 12 months to March 2025. Pre-qualified offers hosted on Lendflow drive an average of 42% faster speed to funding.

Lendflow works alongside the bureau credentials you hold, helping you put that data to work faster.

• Connect your sources. Lendflow Connect and Data Orchestration bring the bureau and alternative data sources you're credentialed for into one workflow.
• Decide on live signals. Lendflow Intelligence and Data Decisioning Tools turn live credit signals into configurable lending decisions.
• Recover declined deals. Decline waterfalls route applicants to the next fit so no deal leaves money on the table.
• Automate the busywork. Lendflow Automate handles document review and borrower communications so teams stay lean as volume grows.

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Best practices for using TruVision data in underwriting

Strong bureau programs share a few habits. Use these to avoid the most common pitfalls.

Test vendor claims against your own portfolio

Coverage and lift figures come from TransUnion's own analysis. Validate them on your applicant mix before you change credit policy.

Scope mortgage features to mortgage

ACA 2.0, no-cost inclusion, and Early Access Soft Check are described in mortgage context. Confirm availability and pricing in writing before you plan other products around them.

Document permissible purpose for every pull type

Keep a written map of each product, decision point, pull type, and legal basis. A written map makes audits and partner reviews faster.

Keep soft pulls in prequalification

Use soft-pull products to show likely offers early. Run the full credit pull your policy requires before final approval.

Get partner terms in writing

Reseller and platform terms vary, including product menus and pricing. Confirm which TruVision products, attributes, and use cases your contract covers.

Plan adverse action before launch

Connect decisioning outputs to notice templates on day one. Retrofitting notices after launch creates compliance risk and rework.

Turn TruVision access into faster credit decisions

Accessing TransUnion TruVision data starts with a permissible purpose and a credentialed path. Choose direct, reseller, or orchestration access based on your volume and compliance capacity. Then build decision logic, adverse action, and monitoring before your first live pull.

Treat coverage claims as TransUnion's until your data confirms them. Keep mortgage-only features scoped to mortgage. With the compliance foundation set, orchestration helps you combine bureau and alternative data in one decision flow.

Book a demo or talk to our team to see how Lendflow helps you connect and decide on the data sources you are credentialed for.

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FAQs about accessing TransUnion TruVision data

Can a fintech access TruVision data without a direct TransUnion contract?

Yes, through an authorized reseller or platform partner that holds a TransUnion agreement. TransUnion confirms resellers as a channel in mortgage, and its partner program includes a reseller track. The program page does not list specific TruVision partners, so ask TransUnion which partners are authorized.

Do soft pulls need a permissible purpose?

Yes. A soft inquiry still retrieves a consumer report, which requires a permissible purpose under FCRA §604 (15 U.S.C. 1681b). The consumer's written instructions or a credit transaction are common bases.

Is ACA 2.0 free for all lenders?

No. TransUnion says ACA 2.0 is included in its mortgage credit report at no additional charge. That statement covers the mortgage credit report only, and partner terms may differ.

Does the 2025 trigger lead law affect non-mortgage lenders?

Pub. L. 119-36 targets reports requested for residential mortgage credit transactions. Its new paragraph does not address non-mortgage prescreen. Confirm your own scope with counsel.

What do I need to send when I decline an applicant using TruVision data?

The FCRA requires an adverse action notice, including a credit score disclosure if you used a score, under FCRA §615(a) (15 U.S.C. 1681m(a)). Regulation B separately requires specific reasons or notice of the right to request them, under 12 CFR 1002.9.