loans

Renaud Laplanche’s Second Act
Renaud Laplanche’s Second Act
July 18, 2017  |  Alternative Finances

F. Scott Fitzgerald is often quoted as the source behind the phrase, “there are no second acts in American life.” But as we all know...

READ MORE >
CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
July 17, 2017  |  CFPB

The CFPB opens the door to class action suits, and possibly trial lawyer riches, while across the pond, some warnings on regulatory compliance rumble, and...

READ MORE >
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
July 11, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The American people are feeling more confident about spending, if last month’s consumer borrowing numbers are any indicator. Borrowing patterns tend to correlate directly with...

READ MORE >
LendingPoint CEO On Medical Payments ‘Last Mile’ Problem
LendingPoint CEO On Medical Payments ‘Last Mile’ Problem
July 03, 2017  |  Loans

With healthcare costs on the perpetual rise, many employers are offering insurance plans with high deductibles to keep costs down. But that can leave patients...

READ MORE >
Independence Edition: Square, Amazon And LendUp
Independence Edition: Square, Amazon And LendUp
July 03, 2017  |  Data Dive

With just a day left ‘til the fireworks officially start in celebration of the 4th of July here in the U.S., we thought we’d offer a preview.  Amazon...

READ MORE >
Everyone Hates Payday Lenders And Check Cashers (Except The People Who Use Them)
Everyone Hates Payday Lenders And Check Cashers (Except The People Who Use Them)
June 27, 2017  |  Loans

Everyone hates consumer lenders — politicians, consumer groups, prayer circles — except the people who use them. They tend to like the products — and...

READ MORE >
Higher Interest Rates By Fed Mean Credit Card Loans Become Tougher
Higher Interest Rates By Fed Mean Credit Card Loans Become Tougher
June 15, 2017  |  Investments

So the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, as had been expected by most on the Street and beyond, and the question as the 25-basis point...

READ MORE >
Credit Card Charge-Offs Reach Highest Rate Since 2009
Credit Card Charge-Offs Reach Highest Rate Since 2009
June 09, 2017  |  Debt

Moody’s Investors Service reported Thursday (June 8) that credit card charge-offs — debts that are so delinquent that lending institutions have basically given up on collecting...

READ MORE >