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Housing pressures are reportedly leading more companies to offer “rent now, pay later” loans. 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...
For millions of households, rent is the anchor expense that dictates everything else. PYMNTS Intelligence has estimated that housing absorbs 37% of take-home pay for consumers earning under $50,000 annually, compared with about 13% for households above that income threshold, underscoring how sharply rent constrains...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm has partnered with FinTech company Esusu to enable some people to pay their rent in two installments, CNBC reported Thursday (Jan. 22), citing an Affirm spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
June 12, 2026
Instant payouts may be more than a faster way to move money. For banks, they could become a new front door for deposit growth. 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 […]
August 09, 2024
In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like paper checks and wire transfers are proving inefficient. Despite billions flowing from tenants...
April 30, 2024
More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, representing billions of dollars in monthly rental payments to landlords and property managers. Despite this large sum, rent payments often rely on...
February 13, 2023
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June 09, 2026
Housing pressures are reportedly leading more companies to offer “rent now, pay later” loans. 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 […]
November 19, 2025
Zillow is offering a tool designed to let renters build credit through rent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
September 15, 2025
More consumers’ rent payments are being reported to credit reporting agencies, possibly because of new laws and consumers self-reporting those payments, according to TransUnion. Get the Full Story Complete the...
February 05, 2025
Los Angeles accused rental startup Blueground of price gouging following the city’s wildfires. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
