Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2012 version)

The Market for Consumer Finance

by Joseph L. Bower and Michael Norris

Abstract

This note describes the market for consumer finance products in the United States. The note focuses on the changes in supply and demand that have occurred since the mid-20th century, and highlights recent approaches to finance for low-credit rated borrowers.

Keywords: Financial Markets;

Citation:

Bower, Joseph L., and Michael Norris. "The Market for Consumer Finance." Harvard Business School Background Note 312-041, June 2012. (Revised from original February 2012 version.)