Reporting Transfers and Refinances

    Distinguishing internal changes from new tradelines consumers will see.

    Updated 8/14/2025 · 1 min read

    Continuity vs. new credit

    Clearly indicate when an account number changes or a loan is refinanced so consumers and models do not double-count obligations. Use dedicated fields or appendages to maintain lineage.

    Internal refinance

    Close the original account appropriately and start the new one with lineage information to avoid duplicate active obligations.