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By glancing through someone’s phone, InVenture’s app accesses data to uncover behaviour that correlates with the likelihood that a borrower will repay or default on a loan. The app analyses information stored on the mobile phone, including the content of their text messages, emails, facebook or twitter updates and even the frequency of calls.
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