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Dun & Bradstreet introduces agentic AI

New AI-driven compliance tools promise to slash application processing times by up to 90%, speeding up approvals for consumer financing.

Curated by Financing Your Way from original reporting by Finextra — Lending. Summary is AI-assisted and editorially reviewed — see our editorial standards.

FYWBy Financing Your Way EditorialJune 22, 2026

Dun & Bradstreet is launching new 'agentic' AI tools designed to automate the heavy lifting in compliance and risk management. For retailers and service providers, this means the backend process of vetting customers or business partners is about to get much faster. The company claims these AI agents can reduce processing times by up to 90%. In practical terms, this technology handles the manual research typically required for due diligence. Instead of staff manually checking documents or verifying identities to satisfy regulatory requirements, the AI agents navigate these workflows autonomously. This is a significant development for any business offering in-house financing or high-ticket consumer credit, as it reduces the friction that often kills a sale at the finish line. Faster approvals and less paperwork mean a better customer experience and a higher conversion rate. By integrating these AI-driven workflows, merchants can move from 'waiting for a decision' to 'closing the deal' in a fraction of the time.

Source: Finextra — Lending

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