Ranking the Banks - Annual Report
American Banker | July 2, 2009
Banks' portfolios of second mortgages mushroomed last year even as housing prices were falling sharply.
Acquisitions contributed to the growth at some of the largest institutions. Consumers' increased usage of outstanding equity lines also played a role in the trend. But some bankers concede today they should have reined in lending guidelines sooner.
Once Hot, Now C&I Is Losing Steam
If the latest data on commercial and industrial lending could be translated into sound, it would be a giant hissing noise.
Surprising Surge in Home Equity Loans
Data suggests that many banks binged on home equity loans last year and began tightening standards only in the second half — after housing prices had already staged ...
