Data Contribution FAQ

Yes, there are both tools and benefits; Portfolio Risk Analysis, Account Monitoring are both valuable tools included for data contributors. We do ask you to contact us to have the options enabled for your login code. There are time saving benefits for members participating in credit groups and there are statistics that show companies that

No, unlike other credit reporting companies NACM data is used exclusively for the NACM National Trade Credit Report only.

If you are deleting lines or making corrections to the file yes. However, the file format should never be changed without notifying NACM first as data will not be mapped correctly.

No, only NACM members have access to running NACM Credit Reports and only individual credit reports are sold. The subjects we have in our database have an average 7% touch rate. Our studies show the average number of credit inquiries a member company receives is very close to that figure. In many industries that will

Once we receive your file a sample load will take place and you will have the opportunity to verify the data mapping, especially the aging buckets (current, 30, 60, 90, and 120) have loaded correctly. Once confirmed we are ready to receive your data monthly!

Account numbers from your system should never be re-used. Once mapped in our system your customer account number is matched to a subject in our system by account number every month.