consumer finance

Late Student Loan Borrowers Face 129-Point Credit History Hit

Late Student Loan Borrowers Face 129-Point Credit History Hit
Late Student Loan Borrowers Face 129-Point Credit History Hit
February 27, 2025  |  Loans

There’s a new source of stress facing America’s already-stressed student loan borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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50 Million Credit Card Outsiders May Be Winners as Banks Bid for Their Business
50 Million Credit Card Outsiders May Be Winners as Banks Bid for Their Business
February 27, 2025  |  Credit Cards

For years, the so-called “credit card outsiders,” a diverse group of American consumers that includes a variety of cohorts, have each independently resisted the credit...

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Upstart Personal Loans Leap 89% Year Over Year
Upstart Personal Loans Leap 89% Year Over Year
February 11, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Upstart’s latest quarterly results showed double-digit gains in loan originations, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, where management also said that the credit quality...

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Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
February 09, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

U.S. consumer borrowing saw a surprise surge in December, the largest increase on record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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ClarityPay Boosts Consumer Finance Solutions With Neuberger Berman Capital Purchase Program
ClarityPay Boosts Consumer Finance Solutions With Neuberger Berman Capital Purchase Program
February 05, 2025  |  Investments

Point-of-sale lending solution ClarityPay said Wednesday (Feb. 5) that it agreed to up to $1 billion in a capital purchase program from funds managed by...

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New Data: Financially Strapped Consumers Move to Credit Card Alternatives
New Data: Financially Strapped Consumers Move to Credit Card Alternatives
February 05, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers can’t spend money they don’t have, and right now, many are running out of cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
February 03, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

In the face of escalating living costs, it’s immediate survival or bust for many Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Wednesday (Jan. 29) that it will continue to protect servicemembers’ financial interests after finding that servicemembers pay more...

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Concern About Labor Market Conditions Drives Decline in Consumer Confidence
Concern About Labor Market Conditions Drives Decline in Consumer Confidence
January 28, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer confidence declined in January but remained within the narrow range it has been in since 2022, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 28). Get...

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