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Article New York Times Business

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent

New York Times Business August 17, 2026 · 6:27 pm Read Original
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−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent

The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.

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Source New York Times Business
Published Aug 17, 2026 · 6:27 pm
Article ID 7s0qrgn
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 82.9
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