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Upbound to Add Financial Wellness Solutions With Brigit Acquisition

Upbound to Add Financial Wellness Solutions With Brigit Acquisition
Upbound to Add Financial Wellness Solutions With Brigit Acquisition
December 13, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Upbound Group, the owner of the Rent-A-Center and Acima brands, agreed to acquire financial health technology company Brigit for up to $460 million. Get the...

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CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
CFPB Rent-A-Center Affiliate Acima Lawsuit Claims Illegal Lending Practices
July 28, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused rent-to-own company Acima of tricking customers into high-cost financing agreements. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Rebranded Rent-A-Center Sees BNPL as Complementary to Long-Term Growth at Upbound
Rebranded Rent-A-Center Sees BNPL as Complementary to Long-Term Growth at Upbound
February 23, 2023  |  Retail

A tough economy hits hardest for those with lower incomes and poor to no credit, which is where rent-to-own and lease-to-own can be a lifesaver...

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