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20 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · 17h ago
Lithic and Mastercard Make SMB Loans Ready to Spend
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PYMNTS
20 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · 17h ago
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Lenders can now generate interchange revenue from borrower spend by issuing loans via cards rather than ACH transfers. — This transforms a traditional lending cost center into a new revenue stream, potentially increasing margins or allowing for riskier, higher-yield lending.
+0.60Card-based disbursement allows approved loan funds to be provisioned to digital wallets in seconds, bypassing traditional multi-day settlement processes. — Increased velocity of capital for SMBs reduces operational friction and improves the utility of credit products, benefiting fintech infrastructure providers.
+0.40Programmable card infrastructure provides lenders with real-time visibility into capital usage through merchant category data and transaction timing. — Enhanced data granularity reduces credit risk and allows for more precise underwriting and spending controls.
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The article highlights Mastercard's leadership and strategic vision in evolving cards and wallets into immediate working capital hubs for SMBs.
Apple Pay is mentioned as a delivery mechanism for instant working capital, reflecting a positive utility for the platform.
Google Pay is cited as a delivery mechanism for instant working capital, reflecting a positive utility for the platform.
[mutual] Mastercard identifies Apple Pay as a digital wallet destination for the immediate provisioning of card-based capital.
[mutual] Mastercard identifies Google Pay as a digital wallet destination for the immediate provisioning of card-based capital.
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