Main claim: better credit information can lower credit costs
The central idea is that lenders price loans based on expected repayment and default risk. When borrower repayment risk is difficult to observe, lenders add a risk premium, raising the effective cost of credit. Better credit information flow, credit history tracking, and ongoing monitoring reduce informational uncertainty and support fairer pricing.
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