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Exclusive | The AI Middleman Expanding in the Consumer-Bond Bonanza - WSJ

May 22, 2025, 7:14 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The bond issuance may lead to increased liquidity and consumer lending growth for PGY, similar to previous bond issues supporting growth in fintech firms.

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Pagaya issues $300 million in bonds for buy now, pay later loans. Higher yields demanded by investors compared to competitors like Affirm. Pagaya focuses on second-look loans using AI for lower credit borrowers. Buy now, pay later loans are a rapidly growing consumer lending segment. Klarna's expansion supported by Pagaya's funding, enhancing its loan approval rates.

  • Pagaya issues $300 million in bonds for buy now, pay later loans.
  • Higher yields demanded by investors compared to competitors like Affirm.
  • Pagaya focuses on second-look loans using AI for lower credit borrowers.
  • Buy now, pay later loans are a rapidly growing consumer lending segment.
  • Klarna's expansion supported by Pagaya's funding, enhancing its loan approval rates.

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