consumer finance

Santander Merges Openbank With Consumer Finance Unit 
Santander Merges Openbank With Consumer Finance Unit 
October 15, 2025  |  Banking

Santander’s digital consumer banking unit Openbank and its consumer finance business are merging. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Younger Shoppers Expected to Drive the Holiday Pay-Later Surge
Younger Shoppers Expected to Drive the Holiday Pay-Later Surge
October 06, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Consumers are opting to pay over time, and various options including buy now, pay later (BNPL) have captured share of wallet among generations and income...

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Synchrony Acquires Versatile Credit’s Credit Access Platform
Synchrony Acquires Versatile Credit’s Credit Access Platform
October 02, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Synchrony has acquired consumer financing software provider Versatile Credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FinTech IPO Index Surges 3.6% as Rate Cuts Boost Lending Platforms
FinTech IPO Index Surges 3.6% as Rate Cuts Boost Lending Platforms
September 19, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

With the new additions of Figure Technology Solution and Klarna, the FinTech IPO Index saw a healthy jump, adding 3.6% through the week. Get the...

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Why $75K Feels Broke in 2025
Why $75K Feels Broke in 2025
September 01, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

On paper, earning $75,000 to $100,000 a year should place a household squarely in the American middle class. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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65% of Consumers Still Opt for Manual Bill Pay
65% of Consumers Still Opt for Manual Bill Pay
August 14, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

In a financial landscape increasingly defined by digital innovation and fierce competition, a new report reveals a subtle yet profound challenge for financial institutions: many consumers,...

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LendingClub CEO Warns Americans Underestimate Credit Card Interest Costs
LendingClub CEO Warns Americans Underestimate Credit Card Interest Costs
August 11, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Watch more: Most Americans Don’t Know Their Credit Card Interest Rates, LendingClub CEO Says Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Rising Mortgage Costs Push Affluent Families to the Financial Edge
Rising Mortgage Costs Push Affluent Families to the Financial Edge
August 04, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

For decades, homeownership has stood as the bedrock of the American dream — a symbol of prosperity, stability, and upward mobility. But for millions of...

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Consumer Card Debt Paydowns May Prove Temporary Amid Tariff and Inflation Uncertainty
Consumer Card Debt Paydowns May Prove Temporary Amid Tariff and Inflation Uncertainty
July 09, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

In May, the pace of consumer credit, overall, decelerated. And in one positive sign, credit card balances decreased for the first time in since the...

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