Buy Now, Pay Later Becomes a Financial Lifeline as Consumer Loans Reach $19 Trillion

The 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) model has become increasingly popular in the U.S., especially among lower-income households. With over half of Americans having used BNPL services and loan volumes rising sharply since 2019, concerns are growing about financial risks associated with this trend.

By Tristan Bove Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Buy Now, Pay Later Becomes a Financial Lifeline as Consumer Loans Reach $19 Trillion

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Topics: credit debt financial behavior lower-income households

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