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# During Tough Times, Flexible Payments are Key
By Katapult on Jun 11, 2020 12:00:00 AM
During this crisis, much has been learned. Customers are worried about their jobs and paychecks while you as a retailer are concerned about your own sales and how to continue to support these customers who are still in need of products.
This is where [Katapult](https://blog.katapult.com/) helps both sides.
[Katapult works with retailers](https://blog.katapult.com/katapult_konnect) to allow customers to make the purchases they need on a payment plan that works for them. Katapult aligns with the consumer’s pay dates and for only $45 dollars at checkout, they can make their purchase with a [lease to own program](https://katapult.com/) with no credit required. For retailers, you are funded within 1-3 business days and all credit and risk is taken on by Katapult.
[Lease to own is becoming a key trend in the retail and ecommerce space](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jiawertz/2020/04/28/lease-to-own-integral-e-commerce-growth-strategy), and it is important to have options for your business.
Our model has been a success for all of our partners during this challenging time. This includes:
- **164%** increase in our sales from our mattress retailers
- **137%** increase in our sales from our [furniture](https://katapult.com/categories/furniture/) retailers
- **45%** increase in sales from our [electronics](https://katapult.com/categories/electronics) retailers
Our payment program is catered to today’s consumer. [30% of Americans](https://www.lexingtonlaw.com/blog/finance/average-credit-score.html) with a valid FICO credit score had poor our bad credit. [Around one 5th don’t have a credit score](https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/22-of-americans-dont-have-a-credit-score-heres-why/). You need a payment program that allows you to sell your product to these consumers.
Learn more about Katapult can offer you a flexible payment option and see how we can help grow sales for your business both now and in the future.
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