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Company Overview - Affirm, a fintech company founded by Max Levchin, has expanded its services to the UK, marking its first venture outside the US and Canada [1] - The company offers credit to consumers, allowing them to split purchases into multiple payments without charging late fees [1] - Affirm had over 18.7 million active customers in North America, with gross merchandise volume exceeding $26.6 billion in 2023 [4] - The company's merchant partners include major retailers such as Amazon, Shopify, and Walmart [4] Financial Performance - Affirm's revenues increased by 46% to nearly $2.3 billion in the year through June 2024, while its net loss narrowed to $518 million [5] - The company aims to achieve operating profitability on a GAAP basis by the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 [5] - Since its Nasdaq listing in January 2021, Affirm's market cap has declined from $24 billion to $13.5 billion due to a share price slide [5] Business Model and Strategy - Affirm underwrites every transaction and makes real-time credit decisions, approving consumers only after verifying their ability to pay [3] - The company offers both interest-free and interest-bearing monthly payment options in the UK, with interest charges that do not compound over time [3] - Affirm's mission is to build honest financial products, leveraging its leadership in the US and Canada to expand into new markets [4] Industry Context - The buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry in the UK has faced scrutiny, with nearly a quarter of shoppers incurring late fees in 2023 [2] - The UK government is working on new regulations to protect consumers in the BNPL sector [2] Leadership and Background - Max Levchin, co-founder and CEO of Affirm, previously co-founded PayPal and has been involved in other ventures such as Yelp, Slide, and Glow [5] - Affirm was co-founded in 2012 by Levchin, Nathan Gettings, Jeff Kaditz, and Alex Rampell [5]

Affirm launched its pay-over-time options in the United Kingdom.The company will initially offer its interest-free and interest-bearing monthly payment options, with any interest applied being fixed and calculated solely on the original principal amount, Affirm said in a Monday (Nov. 4) press release emailed to PYMNTS.There are no late fees or hidden charges, the release said, adding that nearly one-quarter of users of buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions in the U.K. were charged late fees in 2023.“We know t ...

PayPal Inc. co-founder and Affirm’s CEO Max Levchin on center stage during day one of Collision 2019 at Enercare Center in Toronto, Canada.LONDON — Buy now, pay later firm Affirm launched Monday its installment loans in the U.K., in the company's first expansion overseas.Founded in 2012, Affirm is an American fintech firm that offers flexible pay-over-time payment options. The company says it underwrites every individual transaction before making a lending decision, and doesn't charge any late fees.Affirm, ...

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Affirm is launching in the U.K., its first market outside North America.Its long-anticipated arrival comes as U.K. lawmakers mull new rules to bring BNPL firms into line with other traditional consumer credit services, though such laws aren’t expected to come into effect until at least 2026 — long enough for Affirm to build traction, and curry favor with consumers and regulators alike. Founded in 2012, Affirm emerged from a startup incubator called HVF, setup by PayPal co-fo ...

The latest trading session saw Affirm Holdings (AFRM) ending at $42.02, denoting a +0.49% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.22%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.33%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.76%.Coming into today, shares of the operator of digital commerce platform had lost 3.31% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector gained 1.72%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.47%.Investors will be eagerl ...

The company helps facilitate transactions, which is an excellent solution for everyone.Affirm (AFRM -0.41%) is adding millions of new customers, motivating more merchants to integrate it into their websites.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 17, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 19, 2024. ...

Affirm Holdings (AFRM) closed at $44.54 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.39% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.4% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.63%.Coming into today, shares of the operator of digital commerce platform had lost 2.33% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector gained 3.38%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.76%.Market participants will be closely ...

Buy Now, Pay Later is a potential goldmine, and Affirm could have an inside track.Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is increasingly popular with young consumers who want flexible payment options without the burden of racking up credit card debt. These loans are underwritten per transaction, giving borrowers more transparency and control over their debt. Additionally, many BNPL loans are interest-free.Affirm (AFRM 4.63%) is one of a handful of companies fighting to lead this industry, which some estimate will grow b ...

Affirm Holdings, Inc. AFRM shares are trading higher after Wedbush analyst David J. Chiaverini upgraded the rating to Neutral (from Underperform) and raised the price target to $45 (from $25).The analyst expects a lower interest rate environment to benefit the company through reduced funding costs and incremental GMV growth.A 100 bp rate decline could improve RLTC margins by 40 bp in fiscal 2025, though the company may ease underwriting standards to maintain a 3%-4% RLTC margin, potentially boosting GMV, ad ...