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More Men Than Women Have Been Denied Credit at Least Once in Past Year
More Men Than Women Have Been Denied Credit at Least Once in Past Year
September 29, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

In the United States where credit scores are a critical factor in determining whether you are approved or denied for a mortgage, auto loan or...

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Report: Almost $270 Billion in Leveraged Loans at Default Risk
Report: Almost $270 Billion in Leveraged Loans at Default Risk
September 27, 2023  |  Loans

Leveraged loans were a popular method of financing during the pandemic. Now, with interest rates set to stay high, they’ve turned into a major headache,...

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Wells Fargo, Centerbridge Collaborate to Provide Loans for Middle Market Firms
Wells Fargo, Centerbridge Collaborate to Provide Loans for Middle Market Firms
September 26, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Wells Fargo and Centerbridge Partners have announced a partnership to provide direct lending solutions to non-sponsor North American middle-market companies. This partnership will be facilitated through the...

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Gen X Turns to BNPL as Student Loan Repayment Trims Discretionary Spend
Gen X Turns to BNPL as Student Loan Repayment Trims Discretionary Spend
September 26, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

“Reality Bites” was a touchstone movie for Generation X. Three decades later, any cinematic foray into the trials and tribulations of those born between 1965...

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New Homes and Cars ‘Completely Unaffordable’ Amid High Interest Rates, Says Moody’s
New Homes and Cars ‘Completely Unaffordable’ Amid High Interest Rates, Says Moody’s
September 26, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve indicated last week that higher interest rates will likely stick around. And as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Sept. 26), this situation has begun...

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Top Performing Middle Market Firms Use Working Capital as a Strategic Tool
Top Performing Middle Market Firms Use Working Capital as a Strategic Tool
September 22, 2023  |  VISA

All businesses face surprises from time to time — where unplanned, emergency expenses crop up. And of course, having the capital on hand — working...

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This Week in AI: Interactive Evolutions, Enterprise Wins, Biometric Payments
This Week in AI: Interactive Evolutions, Enterprise Wins, Biometric Payments
September 21, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t even celebrated its first birthday yet.  But the innovative technology continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. Another...

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CFPB Wants to Wipe Medical Bills From Credit Reports
CFPB Wants to Wipe Medical Bills From Credit Reports
September 21, 2023  |  Healthcare Financing

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has begun a rulemaking process aimed at removing medical bills from Americans’ credit reports. This move is intended to provide financial...

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Oxford Commercial Finance Debuts Purchase Order Financing
Oxford Commercial Finance Debuts Purchase Order Financing
September 21, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Oxford Commercial Finance has expanded its small and medium-sized business (SMB) working capital offerings. The Michigan-based lender — a subsidiary of Oxford Bank — announced Thursday (Sept. 21) it would...

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