Affirm and Flex Scale Rent Financing as Housing Affordability Pressures Mount

By TRD Staff · The Real Deal · 2026-08-19

Affirm and Flex Scale Rent Financing as Housing Affordability Pressures Mount

The Real Deal reports that financial technology firms are expanding their reach into the residential market by offering short-term loans for monthly housing costs. Affirm is currently testing a new installment product through a partnership with Esusu, while competitor Flex has al

The Real Deal reports that financial technology firms are expanding their reach into the residential market by offering short-term loans for monthly housing costs. Affirm is currently testing a new installment product through a partnership with Esusu, while competitor Flex has al