Klarna‘s consumer credit losses rose 17% year-over-year to $136M. Nearly 40% of BNPL users reported making late payments in 2024. Federal rollback of BNPL regulations raises consumer protection ...

Buy now, pay later protections enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are at risk as the agency loses its regulatory power. BNPL lenders may revert to practices like predatory fees and ...

“The primary purpose of a consumer loan is to be a financial management tool, to help solve challenges customers are having with revolving credit card debt or unforeseen expenses,” said Bruce Gehrke, ...

Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of financial stress. By Julie Creswell For some American consumers, “buy now, pay ...

Two of the most common ways to consolidate debts are balance transfer credit cards and personal loans. Both can help you save money and simplify payments, but which one works best will depend on ...

Falling interest rates and easing lending standards are brightening the outlook for the Zacks Consumer Loans industry. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts and signs of decent economic growth are ...

Texas will no longer collect small portions of consumer loan fees under HB 4738, a law passed in 2023 that reflects a push ...