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One William Street Expands Investment Relationship With Affirm
NEW YORK, May 20, 2026--One William Street Capital Management, L.P. and its affiliates ("OWS") today announced that it has expanded its long-term capital partnership with Affirm. OWS closed a dedicated fund to purchase approximately $1.5 billion of loans from Affirm through 2027. This is in addition to extending an existing facility to purchase an additional ~$500 million per year in loans through 2027.
About this update from Affirm Holdings, Inc.
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