Loans 2 news and trends

Private Credit Firms Pull Back From Payment-In-Kind Perks

August 11, 2026
Method Financial CEO Says Lenders Spot Borrower Financial Distress Too Late
Consumer Finance // August 10, 2026

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Chime Converts More Paychecks Into More Products
Earnings // August 05, 2026

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

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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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Method Financial CEO Says Lenders Spot Borrower Financial Distress Too Late

August 10, 2026
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Banks Built 2 Doors and Left the Middle Locked Out

July 21, 2026
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Lithic and Mastercard Make SMB Loans Ready to Spend

July 20, 2026
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51% of BNPL Users Use It Because They Have To

July 01, 2026
The next stage of Pay Later may look less like a single checkout button and more like a credit menu built for different kinds of buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Private Credit Firms Pull Back From Payment-In-Kind Perks

August 11, 2026
Private credit firms are reportedly moving away from an industry perk called payment in kind. 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 […]

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...

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...

Oregon Says BNPL Providers Need State Lending Licenses

July 29, 2026
Oregon is reminding pay later companies they must have state lending licenses before offering their services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...