Canadian fintech lenders like Shopify and Lightspeed are facing rising bad debts, similar to the challenges banks are experiencing as high interest rates strain borrowers. According to The Logic’s analysis of financial statements, companies such as Propel, Goeasy, and Mogo have seen an increase in loan losses and provisions, reflecting concerns about borrowers’ ability to repay.
Shopify set aside US$28 million to cover bad loans in Q2 2024, up from US$19 million the previous year. Analysts are concerned about the risks fintechs face, especially without the regulatory frameworks that govern traditional banks.
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