Block Hits $200B Lending Milestone as Fintech Lender Defies Market Weakness
Block Inc. (XYZ) crossed $200 billion in cumulative loan originations through Cash App Borrow, Afterpay, and Square Loans since 2013. The fintech's proprietary underwriting system—using real-time behavioral data instead of traditional credit scoring—boosted Cash App Borrow approvals by 38% while maintaining loss rates.
Repayment metrics remain stellar: 97% for Cash App Borrow, 96% on-time payments for Afterpay, and sub-3% loss rates for Square Loans. Square Financial Services now handles all Cash App Borrow originations after facilitating $20 billion in loans.
Truist raised Block's price target to $72 ahead of earnings, though shares dipped 5% to $62.63 amid broader market declines. The stock edged up 0.3% in premarket trading Wednesday.