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Chime Converts More Paychecks Into More Products

August 05, 2026
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Upstart Loan Originations Jump 50% as It Preps Bank Launch
Earnings // August 05, 2026

Digital lender Upstart saw loan originations jump 50% as it prepares to launch its bank. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

LoanDepot Q2 Revenue Jumps 18% on Home Equity Expansion
Earnings // August 04, 2026

LoanDepot’s recent expansion into home equity lending paid off in the second quarter, driving unit volume growth of 25% and revenue growth of 18% compared to the first quarter, the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Plaid Gives Sierra’s AI Agents Live Access to Bank Accounts
Artificial Intelligence // August 03, 2026

A customer asks an artificial intelligence agent for help refinancing a loan. The agent walks through the options, then stalls the moment it needs real financial data. Sierra and Plaid built an integration to close that gap: Sierra’s AI agents can now request permission to...

Method Debuts Tool to Keep Lenders and Borrowers Connected
Loans // July 30, 2026

Financial connectivity platform Method has released a tool to provide lenders with ongoing post-origination monitoring. 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 daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Banks Built 2 Doors and Left the Middle Locked Out

July 21, 2026
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The Housing Market Hands More Decisions to AI

July 20, 2026
For most of the history of consumer credit, the loan decision sat with a human. That model is changing. This week in the Prompt Economy™ AI agents are now handling...

D&B Helps Companies Act Earlier on Business Signals

July 20, 2026
Commercial credit decisions have long moved at the speed of the analyst: a new scorecard takes weeks to design, months to validate and another cycle to clear regulatory sign-off. Dun...

High Earners Help Banks Take the Lead in Installments

June 03, 2026
Installment lending was once framed as a way to broaden access to credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
Upstart Loan Originations Jump 50% as It Preps Bank Launch

August 05, 2026
Digital lender Upstart saw loan originations jump 50% as it prepares to launch its bank. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

LoanDepot Q2 Revenue Jumps 18% on Home Equity Expansion

August 04, 2026
LoanDepot’s recent expansion into home equity lending paid off in the second quarter, driving unit volume growth of 25% and revenue growth of 18% compared to the first quarter, the...

Method Debuts Tool to Keep Lenders and Borrowers Connected

July 30, 2026
Financial connectivity platform Method has released a tool to provide lenders with ongoing post-origination monitoring. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

SoFi Opens Lending Program for Its Small Business Owner Members

June 30, 2026
Digital financial services app SoFi introduced a lending program for small businesses, according to a Tuesday (June 30) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...