'Tis the Season for Buy Now, Pay Later Loans

Millions of people are flocking to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans to finance everything this holiday season from clothing and vacations to even healthcare. In this episode, David Fieldhouse of Moody’s Analytics and Amy Frasher of Equifax talk about who’s using BNPL loans, why they’re gaining in popularity, and how they affect traditional credit files today – and perhaps in the future.

Show Notes

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans are skyrocketing in popularity. Younger, tech-savvy consumers like them because they are a fast, easy way to purchase something online or at point-of-sale in a store. Many BNPLs don’t charge interest, and they can allow consumers who may not qualify for credit to finance large purchases. In this episode, David Fieldhouse, director of consumer credit analytics at Moody’s Analytics, and Amy Frasher, FinTech product manager at Equifax, discuss the future of BNPL financing and how it impacts the traditional credit file. 

Jump ahead to these highlights:

1:50  - Economic update from Moody’s Analytics

4:06 - What is the BNPL tradeline, and why is it having such a big impact this holiday season?

6:00 - Who is using BNPL loans, and what are their motives for using them?

9:50 - How BNPL is more about the shopping experience

11:10 - Outlook for growth in BNPL

14:20 - How does the financial industry manage risk? What does this mean for the traditional credit file?

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