Equifax CreditTalks

Ilyce hosts Beverly Anderson, President of the Equifax Global Consumer Solutions Division and Rick Sharga, Executive Vice President of RealtyTrac, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on credit, the housing market and commercial real estate.

Show Notes

Listen to the third episode of Equifax's new podcast: CreditTalks. Hosted by Ilyce Glink, CreditTalks helps you better understand our evolving financial world. 


Topics discussed in this episode: 
00:00 Introduction to podcast guests and topics for discussion
01:39 Ilyce and Bev review the latest unemployment statistics
03:10 Ilyce and Bev discuss credit reports and why they look different in various contexts
07:19 Ilyce introduces Rick and shifts the conversation to real estate. They discuss the differences between the housing market today versus in 2008.
09:39 Ilyce and Rick discuss forbearance
12:07 Ilyce and Rick discuss the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on renters
15:52 Illyce and Rick discuss the impact on commercial real estate
21:10 Ilyce and Rick discuss generational trends and geographic changes
22:41 Ilyce and Rick discuss housing prices

What is Equifax CreditTalks?

Now more than ever, you need reliable, high-quality information to help you make decisions about your personal finances. Equifax is committed to answering your most pressing credit questions on our latest podcast, CreditTalks. Hosted by award-winning financial journalist and wellness expert, Ilyce Glink, and drawing on insights from industry experts, CreditTalks helps you better understand our rapidly evolving world and gives you actionable steps to improve your financial life.