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Fannie Mae has entered into deals with JPMorgan Chase and other companies that transfer some of the credit-loss risk on mortgage-backed securities to investors. Not only do these deals reduce the danger that taxpayers could be forced to cover the GSEs' losses, they may help make mortgages more affordable.

Big banks saw public confidence in their institutions plummet as they were forced to pay billions of dollars in fines, penalties and various legal settlements for practices that allegedly helped bring about the crisis.

Lack of access to capital, as well, as predatory lending and financial services holds our nation back — underserved communities can't move forward due to rampant inequities in the access to affordable, responsible finance.

Both CUNA and NAFCU scurried to urge lawmakers to pass several different credit union-backed initiatives in the waning days of the 113th Congress, also known as the "lame-duck session" because some of its current members won't be coming back when the 114th Congress convenes in January.

Ocwen, Wells Fargo Scrap Deal; De-Risking as 'Fig Leaf' for Banks

Kim Kardashian may be an overexposed reality star, but she's also a tech entrepreneur with a short-lived past in the payments industry. And several companies in the Bitcoin space are repeating her biggest mistake by offering a plastic payment card.

Banks and merchants are under threat to lose millions of dollars in investment in their apps by allowing them to become obsolete because they don’t provide the most desired functionality of all: Payment.

Transparency about the diversity of companies’ workforces can promote the hiring and advancement of women, while role models like Janet Yellen help pave the way for more female leaders.

BB&T successfully bought a number of thrifts in the aftermath of the S&L crisis. Retired BB&T CEO John Allison explains his company’s success while discussing how he sold deals to leaders of target institutions. Part 3 of 5.

Republicans are unlikely to push the ball forward on reform of the federal housing agencies, but Congress has a number of other opportunities to make changes that will encourage mortgage lending.