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Barclays to acquire lending startup for $800m

BestEgg was founded in 2013 and has gone on to facilitate more than $40bn in loans to more than two million customers. It currently services around $11bn in personal loans. 

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According to Barclays, it intends to maintain BestEgg’s current business model and will retain a “small portion” of BestEgg’s new lending flow on its balance sheet. 

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The deal is expected to be completed by Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and Barlcays sale of its American Airlines co-brand credit card receivables.

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