Private Credit Quietly Backs the Craze Propping Up US Consumers

Private credit firms are increasingly funding buy now, pay later lending, raising concerns among credit raters and former regulators about potential consumer-credit risks. The article highlights a buildup in risk exposure rather than a specific default or loss event, suggesting a cautious read-through for BNPL and private credit providers. Market impact is likely limited to sentiment and risk assessment, but could pressure financing conditions if scrutiny intensifies.

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Private credit firms are increasingly funding buy now, pay later lending, raising concerns among credit raters and former regulators about potential consumer-credit risks. The article highlights a buildup in risk exposure rather than a specific default or loss event, suggesting a cautious read-through for BNPL and private credit providers. Market impact is likely limited to sentiment and risk assessment, but could pressure financing conditions if scrutiny intensifies.