what is data transparency
What Is Data Transparency: USDA Lender Lens Dashboard vs Pre‑Dashboard Borrowing - Which Empowers New Farmers?
In 2024, 78% of new USDA borrowers said the Lender Lens Dashboard gave them clearer cost visibility than traditional disclosures, meaning it more effectively empowers new farmers. The dashboard’s searchable, real-time data stems from the Data and Transparency Act, turning opaque loan terms into transparent information at the click