Rent BNPL services seek a market, with pricing differences and regulatory risks

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Several fintech companies are expanding buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to rent and other monthly bills, seeking to ease the mismatch between when income arrives and when bills are due. RealPage’s Livble charges per transaction, while Flex uses a subscription model; consumer advocates warn of opaque fees and the risk of accumulating debt, and states are developing or considering related regulations.