Re:FICO to incorporate buy-now-pay-later loans into credit s...
by PostOnce on Monday June 23, 2025 @08:53PM
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Obviously there are edge cases. Debt can be a form of insurance for the individual.
However, I stood in line behind someone who financed a bowl of noodles with afterpay, and it got me thinking. Those are the folks I'm talking about.
Re:FICO to incorporate buy-now-pay-later loans into credit s...
by janalsncm on Monday June 23, 2025 @09:44PM
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Itβs not an edge case. The vast majority of debt is mortgages and student loans. Things that people pretty much need, unless you happen to have the upfront cash.
Re:FICO to incorporate buy-now-pay-later loans into credit s...
by Neywiny on Monday June 23, 2025 @09:04PM
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Sure, but could that not be an edge case? I'd imagine most people aren't sharing the sadder parts of their life. Or, is it possible they spent the rest of their money on everything more important? Could be argued they should cook at home but still.
If somebody can BNPL or otherwise credit lifesaving medicine (such as the many people in the USA who die from inability to afford healthcare), that's not play money because they don't want to work.