Equifax

Founded: 1967

Lender Type: Credit Reporting Services

Owned by: NYSE-listed

This Atlanta, GA-based company is a leading global information services provider with a presence in 24 countries. They provide data, analytics and insights to help consumers make better-informed decisions. Equifax acquired the data analysis company Veda, a leading provider of credit information for both Australia and New Zealand. Equifax has become a leading provider of credit reports and a knowledge provider for what’s going on in the industry.