Financial ETFs tracking banks and lenders gained 1.5% this week, as Q2 lending reports showed a surge in personal finance loan applications, reinforcing bullish sentiment in credit markets. "Once processing resumes, it's important to follow up promptly to ensure their application remains on track," Rodriguez said. "Beyond that, unfortunately, this remains a waiting game." Read our full, actionable report on Dave here, it’s free. Real-time Bloomberg terminal data indicates that a combination of rising disposable income and accessible personal finance loans is driving positive revisions for retail and hospitality sector equities.