#consumer-finance

#consumer-finance

Nearly one in five (18%) of accounts include a bonus rate of 1.88% for nearly a year on average. Nearly half (44%) restrict the number of withdrawals, while 28% impose interest penalties for too many withdrawals and 16% have restrictions such as a high minimum balance or requiring customers to have a current account with them.

The NAMB advocates for a return to common-sense regulatory approaches that distinguish abusive behavior from today's transparent and consumer-focused lending models.

Payday loans offer quick funding for unexpected expenses, used by 12 million consumers annually, but require careful preparation and understanding of requirements for best results.

"Buy Now, Pay Later loans are playing an increasingly important role in consumers' financial lives," stated Julie May, vice president and general manager of B2B Scores at FICO.

Zelle is discontinuing its standalone app, reflecting that only 2% of transactions occurred via the app, with most users accessing Zelle through their banks.

Some users cracked jokes about the partnership, including one who posted, "Things the US no longer has: A Department of Education. Things the US now has: Financed DoorDash burritos."