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LoanDepot Digital Transformation Powers Market Share Gains
Earnings // May 05, 2026

LoanDepot’s investment in digital transformation and other growth and efficiency initiatives delivered positive results in the first quarter, Founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh said Tuesday (May 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets
Regulation // May 04, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

New Fed Report Shows Savings Banks Shifting Toward Commercial Loans
Banking // May 04, 2026

New data finds that federally chartered lenders are electing to become covered savings associations (CSAs). 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,...

CFPB Eases Reporting Rules for Small Business Lenders
CFPB // April 30, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reduced the small business data collection and reporting requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
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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Quick Reads
Tax Refunds Squeeze OppFi Loan Volume

May 07, 2026
OppFi saw its total net originations decrease 7% in the first quarter as the company tightened credit and as larger tax refunds reduced its customers’ need for 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 […]

LoanDepot Digital Transformation Powers Market Share Gains

May 05, 2026
LoanDepot’s investment in digital transformation and other growth and efficiency initiatives delivered positive results in the first quarter, Founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh said Tuesday (May 5). Get the Full...

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets

May 04, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

New Fed Report Shows Savings Banks Shifting Toward Commercial Loans

May 04, 2026
New data finds that federally chartered lenders are electing to become covered savings associations (CSAs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...