Consumer Finance

Consumer financing is when a business offers financing to their customers with help from a professional finance company. This allows the consumer to pay for a good or service they couldn't pay for up front in cash or credit card. Consumer finance is helpful for both businesses and consumers
Consumer Finance
Goldman: Credit Card Losses Climbing at Quickest Rate Since 2008
September 24, 2023

Credit card companies are seeing losses rise at the fastest rate since the Great Recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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LendingClub: Nonessential Spending Needs a Gut Check Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
September 19, 2023

The latest economic data is in, and the Consumer Price Index shows that inflation has picked up to its fastest pace in several months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Amex Card Delinquencies Creep Up but Remain Below Pre-COVID Levels
September 17, 2023

American Express says its credit card delinquency rates remain below pre-pandemic levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Nearly 30% of High Earners Cite Nonessential Spending as Reason for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle
September 14, 2023

Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for millions of individuals in the U.S., and nonessential spending plays a key role in adding to the financial burden on these cash-strapped consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Can Prize-Linked Savings Accounts Help Consumers Play Their Way to Prosperity?
September 13, 2023

In light of today’s challenging macro environment, Americans’ savings accounts may need some saving themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Overdrafts Add to Consumers’ Financial Burden as Personal Bankruptcies Rise
September 12, 2023

The United States is grappling with record-high consumer credit card debt of over $1 trillion, raising concerns about credit insecurity for both consumers and providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Overdrafts and the US Consumer: A 2023 Report
September 08, 2023

Current economic and financial conditions force consumers to tap overdrafts across income levels and credit personas. One in 5 consumers experienced overdrafts or declined transactions in the last year due to insufficient funds in their bank account. Nearly half of credit marginalized consumers experienced these...

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Consumers’ Cautious Return to Spend Leaves Discretionary Retailers Like Best Buy Struggling
September 06, 2023

Earnings statistics suggest that consumers are not quite feeling comfortable about freely spending again — at least for retailers of nonessential goods.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Baby Boomers Prefer Credit Card Installment Plans 2:1 Over BNPL
September 05, 2023

There’s a clear preference for credit card installment plan versus buy now, pay later (BNPL) preferences by baby boomers and seniors. Of these surveyed consumers, 20% had used credit card installment plans heavily: five times or more over the three months previous to being surveyed,...