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This Week in Consumer Financing: The AI Agent Takeover and the Speed of Liquidity
Retailers must adapt as AI shifts from a backend tool to an autonomous shopper, while lenders race for faster settlements and national charters.
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Fiserv adds Mastercard veteran Raj Seshadri to its board, signaling a deeper focus on integrating consumer credit and retail commerce.
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Polygon Secures US Money Transmitter Licenses
Polygon’s acquisition of Coinme brings regulated blockchain payments to the U.S. market, eyeing a future of faster, cheaper retail transactions.
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Sezzle Pursues National Bank Charter to Add FDIC-Insured Deposit Accounts
BNPL provider Sezzle applies for a national bank charter, aiming to offer insured deposits and gain more control over consumer lending.
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Argentine payment infrastructure company Rebill raises $5.4m
Argentine fintech Rebill raises $5.4M to scale recurring billing and installment infrastructure across Latin American markets.
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Same Day ACH Volume Jumps 37% as Businesses Fill the Gap Between Batch and Instant
Same Day ACH volume is surging as businesses abandon slow multi-day settlements for faster access to cash and improved payroll liquidity.
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Why Affirm is incorporating LLM tech into its underwriting
Affirm adopts Large Language Model technology to sharpen credit approvals and improve conversion rates for partner merchants.
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Pet Industry Financing
Helping pet retailers and veterinary practices close more sales with consumer financing.
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Veterinary Financing
Practice-friendly payment options that boost case acceptance.
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Furniture & Home Goods Financing
From custom sectionals to mattresses — financing that closes the sale.
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Automotive Aftermarket Financing
Tires, wheels, audio, repairs — financing that keeps customers in the bay.
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Medical & Elective Procedure Financing
Patient-friendly payment plans for elective and out-of-pocket care.
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Home Improvement Financing
HVAC, roofing, windows, solar — financing that lands the bid.
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Tutoring & Education Financing
Make programs affordable for more families.
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Jewelry Financing
From engagement rings to luxury watches — close more sales.
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Industry-Wide Trends
Cross-cutting trends shaping the consumer financing industry.
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