Alan Kline is the former editor-in-chief of American Banker. Previously he oversaw its consumer finance and national/regional banking coverage. He also helped direct coverage of the annual Most Powerful Women in Banking rankings.
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Bankers and housing advocates say many low-income housing projects simply won't get built if the White House and Congress move to eliminate two federal block grant programs.
March 15 -
Better access to credit, an improving revenue picture and promises of regulatory relief are bolstering the confidence of small-business owners.
March 13 -
The Pittsburgh company is acquiring the U.S.-based commercial and vendor-finance operations of ECN Capital.
February 21 -
The Wayne, N.J., company posted double-digit gains in interest and nontinterest income.
January 25 -
Total loans increased nearly 17% to $19.4 billion as the company’s three main business units each added more than $100 million of new loans year over year.
January 25 -
The Honolulu company plans to sell off more shares still owned by BNP Paribas and BancWest.
January 24 -
On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.
January 20 -
Strong growth in commercial and CRE lending also led record to interest income in the quarter.
January 19 -
A 9% increase in interest revenue helped to offset relatively flat growth in fee revenue.
January 19 -
Three midsize banks projected increases in loans this year in the latest round of earnings discussions, but their levels of optimism varied, and their commercial lending strategies in some cases conflicted.
January 17
