Demand for consumer credit is still on the rise, despite recent years of escalating inflation and recession rumors. And as interest rates may start easing downward, competition among lenders will heat up. Banks, credit unions and consumer lenders are all vying for a piece of the consumer credit pie, estimated to top $24 billion by 2032.
Today’s consumers are challenged to manage cash flow amid inflation and rising debt. Keeping up with loans is a key part of that, and it’s often made more difficult with inflexible legacy payment processes. Our latest consumer research found that over half (51%) of borrowers say managing and paying loans causes them anxiety, and 60% wish that process was easier.
Many credit unions face steep challenges to remain competitive and profitable—and it’s growing more difficult as loan delinquencies rise. Indirect lending is an important source of revenue, making up over 22% of credit unions' portfolios.
Automotive Partners Funding partnered with PayNearMe to offer a wide range of payment options for their customers and a flexible payments platform for their employees.
It’s hard to believe we’re already well into 2023. As we dive head first into 2023 with a possible recession looming and technology moving at lightning speed, our team is preparing for an interesting year in payments.
These are the predictions in the payments universe that our team is anticipating for 2023.