Financial Services Review: Arlene Cardie on Scaling Fintech with Compassionate Operations

PowerPay COO Arlene Cardie shares how high-growth fintech companies can scale responsibly by aligning leadership, culture, and operational systems while maintaining agility during rapid expansion.
MONTCO.Today: PowerPay’s Rapid Growth Puts King of Prussia on the Fintech Map

MONTCO.Today spotlights PowerPay’s rapid growth in King of Prussia and its expanding role in digital lending and AI-driven underwriting.
Philadelphia Inquirer: How PowerPay Is Scaling a Lending Platform Built for Long-Term Relationships

The Philadelphia Inquirer profiles PowerPay founder Mike Petrakis and the fintech platform built for speed, scale, and long-term lending.
WealthUp: PowerPay Weighs In on 50-Year Mortgages and Housing Affordability

WealthUp examines the rise of 50-year mortgages, with PowerPay offering perspective on affordability, risk, and long-term lending impacts.
The AI Journal: Why Most AI Strategies Fail, and What Leaders Are Getting Wrong

The AI Journal examines why most AI strategies fail to deliver value, with PowerPay CEO Mike Petrakis on human-centered AI and accountability.
Scotsman Guide: How Contractor Partnerships Are Reshaping Renovation Financing

Scotsman Guide explores how contractor–lender partnerships are reshaping home renovation financing and improving affordability for homeowners.
Pro Remodeler: Consumer Financing After Renovo and What Comes Next for Remodelers

Pro Remodeler examines the Renovo collapse and its impact on consumer financing, advance funding, and small to mid-sized remodelers.
How to Pay for Home Renovations: Expert Tips for Affordable Upgrades

PowerPay was featured in a recent Redfin guide exploring how homeowners can plan, budget, and finance renovation projects more affordably. The article highlights common financing options and includes expert insight from PowerPay CEO Mike Petrakis on choosing fixed, transparent loan structures that help homeowners stay on budget. We were named a local expert on Redfin.Read […]
Renovating a House Checklist: Step-by-Step Guide to Planning, Budgeting, and Building Your Dream Home

Renovating a House Checklist: Step-by-Step Guide to Planning, Budgeting, and Building Your Dream Home PowerPay was featured as a local expert in a recent Redfin home renovation guide, offering insight on how homeowners can plan, budget, and prepare financially for major renovation projects. The article highlights practical steps for navigating renovations and includes expert perspectives […]
PowerPay Makes History with one of the Largest Home Improvement ABS Deals

WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PowerPay, a prominent financial technology platform specializing in point-of-sale consumer financing for the home improvement and patient finance sectors, today announced the upcoming issuance of its latest Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS). PowerPay Issuance Trust 2025-1 (PWRP 2025-1).
The transaction is targeted to be sized in the $500 million range, a monumental step that significantly surpasses the company’s inaugural securitization last year ($118.9 million for PWRP 2024-1). This half-billion-dollar issuance is expected to be one of the top five largest home improvement securitizations ever to enter the market. The deal is expected to close in October with KeyBank serving as the Lead Underwriter. KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is the expected rating agency for the notes. The robust size and structure underscore the company’s explosive growth and the strong institutional confidence in the quality of the loans originated through PowerPay’s platform.