James Faucette's questions to Affirm Holdings (AFRM) leadership • Q4 2025
Question
James Faucette from Morgan Stanley asked about the importance of the Payment Service Provider (PSP) channel for merchant acquisition, especially offline, and sought color on the recent shortening of 0% loan durations.
Answer
Founder & CEO Max Levchin described PSP integrations as a crucial 'enabling technology' that significantly reduces friction for offline merchants. CFO Rob O'Hare explained the shorter 0% duration was a mix of seasonality and a strategy to offer 0% on the shortest term to new merchants, showcasing the platform's flexibility.