{
  "id": 6401441,
  "title": "Surprise Bills Test the Value of Subprime Credit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/surprise-bills-test-the-value-of-subprime-credit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:02:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PYMNTS",
    "slug": "pymnts",
    "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/consumer-finance/2026/surprise-bills-test-the-value-of-subprime-credit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Unexpected expenses can quickly jeopardize the credit of subprime borrowers, according to Concora Credit's chief marketing officer, Jason Tinurelli. These individuals, often reduced to a credit score, face challenges in accessing funds when needed most. Examples of such expenses include medical bills, home repairs, and car maintenance. Even those with steady income can struggle to cover these costs, leading to financial strain. For consumers rebuilding credit, the goal is to build it while avoiding a relapse, rather than waiting for problems to arise. Concora Credit aims to provide financial flexibility during these disruptions, with their Breathing Room™ program allowing customers to temporarily reduce payments and interest. This approach acknowledges the need to meet customers where they are, rather than waiting for traditional markers of distress.",
  "summary": "Watch more: Need to Know With Concora Credit’s Jason Tinurelli An emergency expense doesn’t need to overwhelm a household budget to create a credit problem. For subprime consumers, a medical bill, car repair or veterinary expense can redirect enough cash to jeopardize a payment, putting hard-won credit progress at risk. Credit issuers are, in those […] The post Surprise Bills Test the Value of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}