Consumer Loans news and trends

Lendable’s Consumer Loan Surge Puts It Ahead of UK Banks 
Loans // May 10, 2026

British FinTech Lendable is planning a U.S. expansion amid surging revenues. That’s according to a report Sunday (May 10) from the Financial Times (FT), which noted that Lendable doubled profits last year by providing more new personal loans than any other bank in the U.K....

Commercial Loans Show US Economy Defies Sluggish Forecasts
Economy // April 20, 2026

The increases in corporate borrowing reported by U.S. banks last week suggest parts of the economy are remaining resilient amid current pressures, Reuters reported Monday (April 20). The report said the gains came despite inflationary pressures, fears of a slowdown, and uncertainties around policy and...

FinTech Loan Fund Limits Withdrawals as Investors Exit Private Credit
Investments // March 18, 2026

Stone Ridge Asset Management told clients in one of its funds last week that it would pay investors only 11% of the amount they requested to cash out because recent redemption requests were so high, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (March 18), citing an investor update. The...

Enova Sees Subprime Borrowers Driving Strong Loan Growth
Earnings // October 24, 2025

Enova International’s third quarter results, released Thursday (Oct. 23) after the market closed, showed that consumers, including subprime consumers, are managing their finances with aplomb, and that loan demand is strong. The company’s presentation materials and management commentary pointed towards strong credit metrics, as well....

Interviews & Exclusives
Figure Technology Targets $2T Consumer Lending Market With Blockchain and AI  

September 04, 2025
Expanding access to credit remains one of the biggest challenges in consumer finance. Legacy systems continue to slow approvals, drive up costs, and limit access to capital. Figure Technology Solutions, in its public filing to offer about 26.3 million shares, is positioning itself as a company that can, among other things, modernize the consumer lending […]

From 1960s Tech to 2025 Transactions: The Infrastructure Leap Powering BNPL’s Boom

March 31, 2025
As this week’s “Pay Later Unpacked” virtual event draws to a close, we’ve heard a lot from the consumer-facing side of the house, as consumers are defining the use cases...

How OppFi Can Say Yes to Credit When Traditional Banks Say No

March 20, 2025
U.S. consumers hold a record $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. Right now, households are in a holding pattern, where the growth in card balances has been muted, and a...

CFPB Data Confirms BNPL’s Positive Impact on Credit-Constrained Consumers

January 14, 2025
The appeal of stretching out one’s cash flow — making payments over time rather than all at once, and pressuring bank accounts or boosting interest-bearing debt levels — has long...

Quick Reads
OnePay and Upgrade Team on Personal Loan Program

July 20, 2026
Walmart-backed OnePay has teamed with fellow FinTech Upgrade to launch a consumer loan program. OnePay’s Personal Loans offering, announced Monday (July 20), is aimed at addressing what the company describes as rising consumer demand for credit amid increasing costs and a stricter lending environment. “Getting access to credit in America today is harder than it […]

Lendable’s Consumer Loan Surge Puts It Ahead of UK Banks 

May 10, 2026
British FinTech Lendable is planning a U.S. expansion amid surging revenues. That’s according to a report Sunday (May 10) from the Financial Times (FT), which noted that Lendable doubled profits...

Commercial Loans Show US Economy Defies Sluggish Forecasts

April 20, 2026
The increases in corporate borrowing reported by U.S. banks last week suggest parts of the economy are remaining resilient amid current pressures, Reuters reported Monday (April 20). The report said...

FinTech Loan Fund Limits Withdrawals as Investors Exit Private Credit

March 18, 2026
Stone Ridge Asset Management told clients in one of its funds last week that it would pay investors only 11% of the amount they requested to cash out because recent redemption...