Factor in cosigner strength when reviewing joint applications

Factor in cosigner reliability for shared accounts

Monitor changes in credit limits for evolving risk

Monitor the use of payday loans as risk markers

Integrate industry trends into commercial credit assessments

Understand seasonal patterns in borrower performance

Apply trend analysis to spot shifting risk factors

Understand the implications of thin credit files

Use alternate data when traditional files are thin

Assess sector-specific risks in commercial lending

Map credit migration across score bands over time

Weigh revolving versus installment credit usage

Identify signs of financial distress before defaults occur

Review length of credit history for new applicants

Review the effect of closed accounts on overall scores

Evaluate changes in credit limits over time

Evaluate the impact of new credit inquiries on approval odds

Track loan stacking as an indicator of distress

Track changes in credit utilization month over month

Analyze debt-to-income ratios for sustainable lending decisions

Check credit utilization for red flags