FactorTrust
- ID:
factortrust
- Category: specialty reporting — nonprime lending
- Jurisdictions: United States
- Review status: reviewed freeze guidance
- Last reviewed: 2026-08-17
Official sources
Supported goals
freeze — restrict release of the FactorTrust consumer report when deletion is unavailable. It does not erase the file or freeze TransUnion’s nationwide credit report.
Channels and required capabilities
- Channel: TransUnion-hosted FactorTrust browser portal or current official alternative
- Harness capabilities: browser and filesystem; user handles sensitive fields and verification
- Destination: official FactorTrust consumer freeze portal
Minimum known fields
The live portal controls. Do not retain identifiers, documents, authentication answers, or recovery information.
Procedure
- Explain FactorTrust’s nonprime-report scope and separate relationship to TransUnion.
- Warn that lenders may be unable to access the report during legitimate applications.
- Preview and approve the FactorTrust-specific action.
- The user completes verification and submission; record minimal confirmation.
Manual checkpoints
- CAPTCHA, authentication, sensitive values, identity documents, and final submission are user-handled.
Evidence and status interpretation
A FactorTrust confirmation is not deletion and does not freeze TransUnion or another specialty report.
Limitations
- Access exceptions and product coverage are controlled by the current official notice.