Credit Card Glossary: Terms and Definitions
Behavioral modeling
Behavioral modeling is a technique used by some credit card companies. It uses consumers’ purchasing behavior to assess their risk of defaulting. Behavioral modeling is controversial: Someone who suddenly swithces to shopping at bargain stores may be suddenly frugal, not suddenly risky.
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