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BNPL Firm Sezzle Allies With Ally Lending To Expand Loan Options

PYMNTS

This will allow the Minneapolis-based Sezzle to offer more long-term loans. Our collaboration with Ally Lending enhances our customer financing offerings, making it possible for consumers to better manage their finances," said Charlie Youakim , executive chairman and CEO of Sezzle, in a press release. "We

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U.S. Bank to Donate Minneapolis Branch to Nonprofit Community

Banking Exchange

Converted branch will include affordable housing, commercial and outdoor spaces, nonprofit services, and arts and cultural destinations Community Banking Feature3 Feature Fair Lending Diversity Inclusion Human Rights Small Business.

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U.S. Bank Reaching Beyond Branches as 71% of Active Customers Are Now Digital

Bank Innovation

Bank executives, during the first-quarter earnings call today, outlined a strategy to extend relationships with customers outside the Minneapolis-based bank's physical footprint. Coming off the launch of a revamped mobile app and the hiring of the bank's first chief digital officer, U.S.

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Call It Alt-Credit Or POS Lending, ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Just Got Bigger

PYMNTS

In addition to its core POS lending business, Affirm branched out into financial services in June, debuting a high-yield savings account called Affirm Savings. Silicon Valley FinTech Affirm is also a regular in the top 5 this year. The account comes with 1.30 Leveraging Risk the Right Way.

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Kristen Larson joins Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group

CFPB Monitor

She is resident in the firm’s Minneapolis office. She has experience with the Consumer Financial Protection Act, National Bank Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Federal Reserve Act, Truth in Savings Act, Truth in Lending Act, and other federal and state consumer protection laws. She will be a regular contributor to our blog.

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BNPL Sezzle Raises $55M

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Minneapolis-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Sezzle has raised $55 million in its latest capital round, according to a press release. Sezzle was also approved for a lending license by California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO) in January.

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U.S. Bancorp pledges $116 million to address racial inequality

American Banker

As part of its commitment, the Minneapolis company said it will provide $100 million in capital to African American owned and operated businesses and organizations.