Affirm CFO discusses potential options to mitigate economic stress

Friday, Mar 20, 2026 4:17 pm ET1min read
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Affirm, a buy now, pay later company, has options to adjust lending standards if the US economy faces stress. CFO Rob O'Hare mentioned dropping less profitable lending, asking consumers for down payments, and requiring more financial information. If consumers pull back on spending, Affirm could tighten lending standards and stop offering loans with low profit margins to increase profitability.

Affirm CFO discusses potential options to mitigate economic stress

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