Embedded Merchant Lending Products Charge Predatory Interest Rates
Platform-embedded lending products like Shopify Capital charge small merchants annual interest rates exceeding 25%, far above traditional business loan rates, exploiting merchants who lack alternatives or bargaining power. Long-term customers report rates doubling without notice, with no transparent rate comparison tools available within the platform.
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