ChargeAfter report highlights gaps in point-of-sale financing
Few merchants surveyed believe their current financing options meet customer needs, which likely limits sales in an already challenged environment NEW YORK — A combination …
Category: Consumer financing
Consumer confidence rises slightly in July
Yet purchasing plans for homes is at a 12-year low, indicating a soft market for furniture could continue in the months ahead WASHINGTON — Consumer …
ChargeAfter partners with Snap Finance on embedded lending platform
NEW YORK — ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announces its partnership with Snap Finance, a fast, flexible pay-over-time financing option provider. The collaboration …
May existing home sales fall 2.8% from May 2023
Despite rising inventory levels, home prices continue to rise, placing existing homes out of reach for many first-time buyers WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell …
TD Bank market survey: Nearly half of respondents concerned about economy
However, nearly 40% anticipate spending on home furnishings to increase in the 2nd half HIGH POINT — A survey by TD Bank at the recently …
Acima Leasing signs multiyear agreement with Levin Furniture & Mattress
PLANO, Texas — Acima Leasing, one of the nation’s leading providers of lease-to-own solutions and a business of Upbound Group Inc., signed an exclusive multiyear …
Consumer confidence remains flat in March
While recession fears have fallen, consumers are concerned about elevated prices and interest rates, which could continue to impact high-ticket purchases such as furniture WASHINGTON …
CIN research offers deep dive into planned upholstery purchases in 1st half
Sofas, sectionals and other living room seating remain top of mind for those across all age groups, but particularly with younger consumers HIGH POINT — …
Industry association survey reveals credit and risk management concerns
HIGH POINT — Earlier in the first quarter of 2024, Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association recently reached out to its members to get a perspective of …
ChargeAfter unveils omni-channel Lending Hub platform
New York, March 4, 2024, ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, has unveiled The Lending Hub, a platform that transforms how banks deliver lending solutions …
