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Private Credit Is Betting on Consumer Debt at a Precarious Time

Thursday, July 2, 2026


Private credit firms are increasing lending to consumers and Buy Now, Pay Later companies, according to Bloomberg. Buy Now, Pay Later services allow customers to split purchases into installments outside traditional banking oversight. The private credit industry has grown by taking lending business from traditional banks.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-07-02/private-credit-is-betting-on-consumer-debt-video

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