Zopa, the U.K.’s oldest marketplace lender, announced on Monday (Jan. 30) that it has become the first peer-to-peer lending platform to reach a $2.5 billion origination threshold, while also giving investors some insight into its borrowers and its plans for the future. According to Business Insider,...
The United States saw a slowdown in its economic growth, as measured by the fourth quarter, coming in at a 1.9 percent rate, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (Jan. 27). That’s a marked deceleration from the 3.5 percent rate seen in the third quarter....
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced yesterday (Jan. 18) that it has filed suit against Navient, the largest servicer of federal and private student loans in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Talking down the dollar seems a new strategy for a new administration. Here’s what a weaker dollar may mean on stages large and small, from the macro to the micro level.
There is much speculation for how the U.S.’ economic health will temper in 2017. While some say it’s looking up to be a solid year with consumer confidence up and Americans optimistic about their future credit journey, others see concern as the 2016 year comes...
Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., announced Wednesday (Dec. 21) the launch of a new website that helps consumers across the U.S. see, understand and make decisions based on their credit score. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
If the American dream is buying real estate, the U.S. is becoming a divided market, where some dreams come true and others must keep wishing and hoping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
In the United States, the consumer seems poised to keep on spending — carrying economic growth higher in the process, for at least the next few months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Student loan borrowers have something to cheer about in the coming years: refunds. That’s according to The Wall Street Journal, which reported the U.S. federal government is on track to provide $108 billion or more in debt forgiveness for student loans during the next few years. Get...
