Lending

In finance, a loan is the lending of money by one or more individuals, organizations, or other entities to other individuals, organizations etc. The recipient incurs a debt, and is usually liable to pay interest on that debt until it is repaid, and also to repay the principal amount borrowed.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Amex: Millennial and Gen Z Spending Surges 15%, Delinquencies Up Slightly
Amex: Millennial and Gen Z Spending Surges 15%, Delinquencies Up Slightly
January 26, 2024  |  Earnings

The enthusiasm to tap into credit lines and to spend on experiences continues unabated — and has been illuminated in stark relief by the latest...

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Synchrony: Resilient Consumers Embrace ‘Pay Later’ Options as Credit Trends Normalize
Synchrony: Resilient Consumers Embrace ‘Pay Later’ Options as Credit Trends Normalize
January 23, 2024  |  Earnings

Synchrony Financial posted fourth-quarter results that showed charge-offs increasing as management pointed to credit normalization in the months ahead, and said the firm was also...

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AI Poised to Drive Small Business Lending Decisions
AI Poised to Drive Small Business Lending Decisions
January 17, 2024  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are, by definition, firms with the most potential to grow. But, somewhat counterintuitively, SMBs also represent a category most likely...

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CFPB Moves to Close ‘Outdated’ Bank Overdraft Loophole
CFPB Moves to Close ‘Outdated’ Bank Overdraft Loophole
January 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The White House wants to limit the overdraft fees banks can charge customers. To that end, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday (Jan. 17)...

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Goldman’s Net Charge-Off Rate on Consumer Loans Stands at 7%
Goldman’s Net Charge-Off Rate on Consumer Loans Stands at 7%
January 16, 2024  |  Earnings

For Goldman Sachs, the narrowing of focus continues. And in the latest earnings report, released Tuesday (Jan. 16), the Wall Street firm detailed its progress...

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Big Banks: Commercial Lending Losses Creep Up, Deposits Decline Slightly
Big Banks: Commercial Lending Losses Creep Up, Deposits Decline Slightly
January 15, 2024  |  Banking

The initial headlines and initial takes on big bank earnings may have focused on the state of the consumer, on card spending, especially. But there’s...

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Bank of America: Zelle Volumes Surge 25% Year Over Year
Bank of America: Zelle Volumes Surge 25% Year Over Year
January 12, 2024  |  Earnings

Bank of America’s digital evolution continues. The company posted December quarter results that showed digital volumes are on the upswing, as active digital users topped more...

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Report: Fed’s Emergency Lending Program Providing ‘Easy Money’ to Banks
Report: Fed’s Emergency Lending Program Providing ‘Easy Money’ to Banks
January 10, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Reserve’s emergency lending program, known as the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP), has reportedly become a source of “easy money” for banks. Established...

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Business Leaders Must Recognize Value of Multi-Lender Financing Programs
Business Leaders Must Recognize Value of Multi-Lender Financing Programs
January 09, 2024  |  Opinion

PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that...

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