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Kashable Raises $60 Million for Financial Wellness Platform

April 28, 2026
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LendingClub’s Scott Sanborn Saw ‘Happen Bank’ Coming a Decade Ago
Digital Banking // April 28, 2026

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LendingClub Expands Into Home Improvement After Q1 Originations Jump 31%
Digital Banking // April 27, 2026

LendingClub saw growth across its business in the first quarter as it prepares to rebrand to Happen Bank and continues to expand its offerings into areas such as home improvement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Affirm: Agentic Credit Rewrites the Rules of Consumer Lending
Consumer Finance // April 27, 2026

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Goldman Bets Big on Private Credit Despite Market Chaos
Earnings // April 13, 2026

Goldman Sachs kicked off the earnings season on Monday (April 13) with conviction: private credit is still worth the risk, even as the market makes that bet riskier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Affirm: Agentic Credit Rewrites the Rules of Consumer Lending

April 27, 2026
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Fed Capital Changes Put Small Business Lending Back in Play

April 07, 2026
The flow of credit to small businesses may loosen somewhat, but the direction of that capital will be determined by digital channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

TikTok and Meta Eye a Bigger Role in Financial Services

April 03, 2026
The front door to financial services is widening to include social media platforms, marked by payments integrations and new movements into lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Propel Holdings Bets AI Can Replace FICO for the 40% of Americans Banks Won’t Serve

March 16, 2026
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Kashable Raises $60 Million for Financial Wellness Platform

April 28, 2026
Lending and financial wellness FinTech Kashable has reportedly raised $60 million in new funding. 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 communications from […]

LendingClub Expands Into Home Improvement After Q1 Originations Jump 31%

April 27, 2026
LendingClub saw growth across its business in the first quarter as it prepares to rebrand to Happen Bank and continues to expand its offerings into areas such as home improvement....

Businesses Use Tariff Refund Claims as Collateral 

April 02, 2026
Businesses are reportedly considering using tariff refund claims as collateral as they await government reimbursement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Square Expands Lending Access for Seasonal and Project-Based Sellers

March 27, 2026
Square is now extending credit to more sellers after improving its underwriting models to assess the creditworthiness of those with non-standard revenue patterns. Get the Full Story Complete the form...