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Fed Capital Changes Put Small Business Lending Back in Play

April 07, 2026
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TikTok and Meta Eye a Bigger Role in Financial Services
Loans // April 03, 2026

The front door to financial services is widening to include social media platforms, marked by payments integrations and new movements into lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Businesses Use Tariff Refund Claims as Collateral 
Loans // April 02, 2026

Businesses are reportedly considering using tariff refund claims as collateral as they await government reimbursement. 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,...

Square Expands Lending Access for Seasonal and Project-Based Sellers
Loans // March 27, 2026

Square is now extending credit to more sellers after improving its underwriting models to assess the creditworthiness of those with non-standard revenue patterns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Propel Holdings Bets AI Can Replace FICO for the 40% of Americans Banks Won’t Serve
Consumer Finance // March 16, 2026

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Fed Capital Changes Put Small Business Lending Back in Play

April 07, 2026
The flow of credit to small businesses may loosen somewhat, but the direction of that capital will be determined by digital channels. 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 […]

TikTok and Meta Eye a Bigger Role in Financial Services

April 03, 2026
The front door to financial services is widening to include social media platforms, marked by payments integrations and new movements into lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Propel Holdings Bets AI Can Replace FICO for the 40% of Americans Banks Won’t Serve

March 16, 2026
Watch more: Monday Conversation With Propel Holdings’ Clive Kinross Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Private Credit’s Gold Rush Draws Regulators and Bank Warnings

March 05, 2026
Private credit has evolved from a niche financing tool to a fixture of modern capital markets, and as it expands, banks, regulators and investors are taking a closer look at...

Quick Reads
Businesses Use Tariff Refund Claims as Collateral 

April 02, 2026
Businesses are reportedly considering using tariff refund claims as collateral as they await government reimbursement. 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 […]

Square Expands Lending Access for Seasonal and Project-Based Sellers

March 27, 2026
Square is now extending credit to more sellers after improving its underwriting models to assess the creditworthiness of those with non-standard revenue patterns. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Upstart Seeks Regulatory Blessing to Become a Bank

March 11, 2026
Digital lender Upstart has become the latest U.S. FinTech seeking a banking charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFPB and DOJ Say Creditors Can Consider Borrowers’ Citizenship Status

January 12, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice withdrew a 2023 joint statement that warned lenders not to look at an applicant’s immigration status when considering extending credit....