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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Student loan delinquencies jumped, and housing distress is building

Delinquency rates across mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and student debt have climbed to their highest levels in nearly a decade, reaching 4.8% of outstanding household debt in the fourth quarter. While headline numbers remain within long-term historical ranges, a closer look reveals where stress is building: lower-income ZIP codes, younger borrowers, and markets experiencing slowing or declining home values.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Black Friday shoppers are relying on Buy Now, Pay Later plans. Here's how that could backfire.

Buy Now, Pay Later usage is rising for holiday shopping and will be incorporated into FICO credit scores, affecting consumer credit visibility and risk.
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fromFortune
6 months ago

Klarna goes public as 3 in 4 Americans are relying on buy-now, pay-later and experts worry its snowballing 'quickly into a serious financial burden' | Fortune

Klarna's $1.37B IPO values the company at $15B amid BNPL expansion, while consumers face rising debt and credit-score risks.
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