Consumer lending

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who lobbied hard for President Biden to forgive $50,000 in student loan debt per borrower, said his much smaller plan can still address racial and gender wealth inequality and help tame inflation.

President Biden's plan to provide relief for student loan borrowers will cost about $24 billion per year, the White House now says, a figure markedly lower than private estimates.

From consumer credit to deposits to inflation, President Biden's move to excuse up to $20,000 in student debt per eligible borrower will have ramifications throughout the banking sector.

Four consumer organizations joined the Independent Community Bankers of America in opposition to the automaker's push for an industrial bank. They cited consumer privacy concerns and the risk of mixing commerce with banking.

President Biden announced a sweeping package of student-debt relief, forgiving $10,000 in debt for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 per year and households who earn less than $250,000 and $20,000 in debt for Pell grant recipients.

President Biden plans to make his long-awaited announcement on student debt relief Wednesday, according to people familiar with the timing.

Forgiving student loan debt will cost between $300 billion and $980 billion over 10 years, according to a new analysis, with the majority of relief going toward borrowers in the top 60% of earners. 

Interest-free credit and fast approval make BNPL an attractive payment option for consumers, who are increasingly using short-term installment credit to manage their cash flow when paying for immediate, small-dollar purchases.

Mos, a company that started out helping students find financial aid, is embellishing its banking features with cash advances, gig finding help and financial advice.

Rising costs and other factors are leading more consumers to borrow money, pitting banks against credit unions and fintechs for this business.