The Bank of Jamaica is seen at left and large bank Scotiabank Jamaica is to the right. The central bank says non-performing loans are declining due to the impact of the nascent credit bureau system.

Borrowers may be sceptical about the benefits of credit reporting, but the idea has been embraced by several financial institutions, according to Terrence Cooper, CEO of CRIF NM, the country's leading credit bureau.

The National Housing Trust head office in New Kingston. The NHT said it will also also begin to share information on its mortgagors with licensed credit bureaus shortly after its new policy of using credit reports in the processing and management of loans takes effect this month 

Kingston, Jamaica, March 10, 2017 – CRIF, a global company providing credit bureau, business information and credit solutions, has announced today the acquisition of the remaining shares in CRIF NM ...

“Enhanced Credit Score Forum”
• How to use a Credit Score to support the Decision Making Process
• Can I rely on the Credit Score?
• Can it be used to make Automated Credit Decisions?
These and other questions will be addressed at this must attend forum
Thursday, September 21, 2017
8:30 - 12:00pm
Terra Nova All Suite Hotel
17 Waterloo Road
Kingston 10

At CRIF Credit Bureau, we offer a number of Personal Solutions, designed to help individuals better, and more effectively manage their Credit Score and keep a close eye on the activity on your Credit Report. All of our Consumer Solutions are aimed at improving your quality of life while giving you peace of mind.