The Briefing · Vol. 2026 
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home-improvement · lender-updates

PowerPay secures $60m in corporate bond funding to accelerate FinTech growth - FinTech Global

PowerPay injects $60 million into its platform, reinforcing its ability to fund large-scale home improvement projects and medical procedures.

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Snap Finance: Matt Hawkins' founder story - Utah Business

A look at the origins of Snap Finance highlights the massive retail opportunity in serving credit-challenged consumers through lease-to-own models.

automotive · industry-news

Expanded auto repair financing options gain traction - Automotive News

New auto repair financing tools are helping service centers close more deals as vehicle owners struggle with rising maintenance costs.

furniture · industry-news

Rent-A-Center agrees to acquire Acima Holdings for $1.27 billion cash - Furniture Today

Rent-A-Center’s $1.27B deal to buy Acima signals a new era of dominance in virtual lease-to-own options for furniture retailers.

automotive · lender-updates

DigniFi and Dealer Pay, LLC Join Forces to Transform Dealership Consumer Financing and Modern Payment Solutions - Business Wire

DigniFi and Dealer Pay integrate financing into dealership point-of-sale systems to speed up approvals and boost service department sales.

automotive · lender-updates

FinTech Leader DigniFi Bolsters Its C-Suite, Appointing Mariana Coontz as Chief Financial Officer and Kristy Nordmann as Chief People Officer - Business Wire

DigniFi strengthens its leadership team with new CFO and CPO appointments, signaling growth and stability for automotive repair financing.

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