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Global Alternative Lending Market Report 2026: Klarna, Affirm and PayPal Expand Through Merchant and PSP Integrations - Forecasts to 2029

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KLAR Klarna is mentioned as a key player in the growing global alternative lending market, indicating its relevance but without specific performance details. AFRM Affirm is mentioned as a key player in the growing global alternative lending market, indicating its relevance but without specific performance details. PYPL PayPal is mentioned as a key player in the growing global alternative lending market, indicating its relevance but without specific performance details.

Global Alternative Lending Market Report 2026: Klarna, Affirm and PayPal Expand Through Merchant and PSP Integrations - Forecasts to 2029 Dublin, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Alternative Lending Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ KPIs by Type of Lending, End-User Segments, Loan Purpose, Finance Models, Distribution Channels, and Payment Instruments - Databook Q1 2026 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global alternative lending market is expected to grow by 13.4% annually, reaching US$607 billion by 2026. The global alternative lending market has experienced robust growth during 2020-2025, achieving a CAGR of 14.6%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2026 to 2029. By the end of 2029, the alternative lending market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of US$535.4 billion to approximately US$884.1 billion.

This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the alternative lending industry in Global, offering comprehensive coverage of both overall and alternative lending markets. It covers more than 100+ KPIs, including loan disbursement value, loan disbursement volume, average loan ticket size, and penetration rate.

Current State of the Market

Key Players and New Entrants

Shift Alternative Lending From Standalone Credit to Embedded Distribution

Re-Anchor Credit Assessment Around Cash-Flow and Transaction Signals

Tighten Regulatory Oversight on Consumer Protection and Transparency

Expand Alternative Lending Beyond Consumers Into SME and B2B Workflows

Rebalance Funding Models Toward Bank and Institutional Partnerships

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