Consumer Loans news and trends

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. Get...

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Figure Technology Targets $2T Consumer Lending Market With Blockchain and AI  
Consumer Finance // 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...

Lenders Face a New Reality: Instant Payouts or Lose Customers
Real-Time Payments // August 08, 2025

Speed is becoming the defining feature of lending, and borrowers are setting the pace. With inflation pinching household budgets and emergencies around every corner, consumers no longer consider instant disbursements a perk or convenience. They expect them. In fact, borrowing payouts now lead all categories...

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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
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). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

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...

JPMorgan CEO: ‘Real Chance’ US Economic Numbers Will Dip

June 11, 2025
The head of America’s largest bank has a gloomy forecast for the U.S. economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin ETFs as Loan Collateral

June 04, 2025
JPMorgan Chase plans to offer financing to clients using spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as collateral, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (June 4). Get the Full...