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Who Can Help Me Build My Credit Card Program?
Launching a credit card (or other lending product) can make you feel like you're spread pretty thin. There's a myriad of vendor, partner,...
Scott Bass
5 hours ago


What Are Leaky Variables and Why They Ruin Credit Models
What Exactly Is a Leaky Variable? A leaky variable is any feature in your training data that contains information you won't have at...
Leland Burns & Jim McGuire
Jul 7


Is Your Test Strategy Just Creating Noise?
Running tests has technically never been easier. With highly configurable back-end tech and sophisticated data analysis tools widely...
Brandon Homuth
Jul 7


Can Lenders Scale to the Mass Market Without Losing Control?
We see so many lenders get stuck in the same paradoxical situation: they're trying to expand their reach to the millions of underbanked...
Brandon Homuth
Jun 30


Do I Need a Credit Policy to Launch a Credit Card or Work with a Sponsor Bank?
The Short Answer: Yes, and Don't Cut Corners When investors, debt providers, and sponsor banks ask to see your credit policy, it may seem...
Scott Bass
Jun 30


Gradient Boost Models: Hidden Risks and How to Avoid Them in Credit Modeling
Gradient Boost Models (GBMs) have become the go-to tool for many credit modelers for good reason. GBMs can unlock meaningful lift in...
Leland Burns & Jim McGuire
Jun 23


How to Choose a Sponsor Bank: A Guide for Fintech Founders Building Credit Products
Why Sponsor Banks Matter So Much Choosing a sponsor bank isn't just another box to check. It’s a consequential decision that influences...
Scott Bass
Jun 23


How to Avoid Common Pitfalls When Measuring Risk on a Revolving Credit Product
At Ensemblex, we work with lenders across the fintech ecosystem — from startups to scaled portfolios — and we see many people making the...
Brandon Homuth
Jun 16


I Have a Fintech Idea but I Don’t Have a Background in Fintech, am I a Good Fit?
Yes — if you bring unique insights, clear conviction, and extreme curiosity, you're a strong fit. In fact, Ensemblex has co-founded with...
Chloe Zhu
Jun 16
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