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Affirm Hits Speed Bumps, Slashes Staff as Consumer Demand for BNPL Decelerates

Affirm Hits Speed Bumps, Slashes Staff as Consumer Demand for BNPL Decelerates
Affirm Hits Speed Bumps, Slashes Staff as Consumer Demand for BNPL Decelerates
February 09, 2023  |  Earnings

For Affirm, growth is still in the mix, and demand is still there for buy now, pay later.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB Warns of Mortgage Platform ‘Double Dealing’ as Rates Climb
CFPB Warns of Mortgage Platform ‘Double Dealing’ as Rates Climb
February 07, 2023  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning Americans about “double dealing” by mortgage comparison-shopping platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Car Dealers Say High Prices Are Scaring Off Buyers
Car Dealers Say High Prices Are Scaring Off Buyers
February 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

A spike in the price of new cars has both buyers and auto dealers worried. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Santander Prepares for Rising Defaults as BoE Raises Interest Rate
Santander Prepares for Rising Defaults as BoE Raises Interest Rate
February 02, 2023  |  Banking

Santander UK has warned that macroeconomic challenges in the United Kingdom could impact credit quality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Interest Rate Hikes Threaten Higher Income Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers’ Card Spending
Interest Rate Hikes Threaten Higher Income Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers’ Card Spending
January 31, 2023  |  Credit Cards

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Marketplace Revenues Sink 28% as LendingClub Eyes Lower Loan Originations
Marketplace Revenues Sink 28% as LendingClub Eyes Lower Loan Originations
January 25, 2023  |  Earnings

LendingClub’s results showed that higher interest rates are cutting into investors’ demand to buy loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK SMB Loan and Mortgage Defaults on the Rise
UK SMB Loan and Mortgage Defaults on the Rise
January 20, 2023  |  Economy

The Bank of England (BoE) has reported an increase in small businesses defaulting on loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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LendingClub Cutting 225 Jobs as ‘Historic’ Rate Hikes Throttle Demand
LendingClub Cutting 225 Jobs as ‘Historic’ Rate Hikes Throttle Demand
January 12, 2023  |  Personnel

LendingClub is cutting 225 jobs as demand for loans falls due to rising interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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