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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Upstart wants to be a bank — and the Fed just made lending harder for everyone

Upstart’s bank charter application is the biggest strategic move in consumer lending this year. Plus: CFPB exam activity at historic lows, the Fed holds rates amid Middle East uncertainty, and what it all means for lenders.

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