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Strengthen your lending strategy with built-in protection
Discover how leading lenders are using payment protection to support borrowers, enhance customer loyalty and build more resilient portfolios.
Empower your borrowers. Future-proof your portfolio.
Every portfolio tells a story, and the strongest ones are built with both performance and people in mind. More lenders are turning to payment protection as a proactive way to support borrowers through life's uncertainties while strengthening the long-term health of their portfolios.
Whether you're focused on reducing charge-offs, increasing customer retention or offering more flexible lending experiences — payment protection is a smart, scalable solution designed to help your business grow.
Payment protection helps mitigate losses, unlock new revenue streams and differentiate your brand in a highly competitive lending landscape. Whether you're a credit union, bank or fintech lender, your decision today could impact the strength of your portfolio tomorrow.
A smarter path to stronger lending
From operations to relationships, payment protection is more than a preventive measure — it's a growth strategy. Here's how it contributes across your business.
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Revenue confidence
Consistent cash flow and reduced portfolio volatility, even during borrower hardship.
Customer loyalty
Providing confidence builds long-term trust. Flexible models let you provide protection through individual opt-in or group-level benefits.
Operational ease
Fewer disputes and smoother processes allow teams to stay focused on strategic work.
Brand strength
Supporting borrowers in difficult moments helps position your brand as a trusted financial partner.
Lending without protection
Revenue pressure
Missed payments and charge-offs can disrupt cash flow and impact performance.
Retention challenges
Borrowers facing financial stress may disengage or default.
Resource strain
Teams spend more time managing collections and manual follow-ups.
Reputation risk
Negative borrower experiences can affect long-term brand perception.
Built for borrowers. Designed for growth.
TruStage™ Payment Protection gives lenders flexible options to meet both business needs and borrower preferences. Whether you choose an individual opt-in or a group benefit approach, you stay in control of how you deliver support while giving your customers added peace of mind.
Across the industry, forward-thinking lenders are using payment protection to improve the borrower experience, reduce financial stress and add long-term value to their portfolios. It's a simple, meaningful way to differentiate your business, while strengthening every part of it.
70%
of consumers say they're more open to loan protection products today than in previous years — a clear sign that borrower mindsets are shifting toward financial preparedness.¹