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A task force created by the American Bankers Association asserts that applying for a bank charter is too time-consuming and that some de novo rules are too rigid.

The agreement was likely the last of the big cases to be cleared by the Justice Department, and Wells paid less than its peers did to resolve the lingering mortgage probes stemming from the meltdown.

Despite continued industry consolidation, the company still expects to have at least 10 chances each year to buy another bank.

Most providers of property assessed clean energy financing shoot for relatively modest credit ratings in the securitization market. But CleanFund wanted to set itself apart.

Freddie Mac produced modest second-quarter results, reflecting a stabilizing business that CEO Donald Layton compared to a utility company.

At least six groups are exploring opening new banks in the state, which is enjoying an economic recovery and has a dearth of local financial institutions.

Organizers of Dogwood State Bank want to open Raleigh's first new bank since the financial crisis.

Richwood Bancshares will get closer to $1 billion in assets after it buys Home City Financial.

Veritex will take advantage of accounting rules in its deal for Green Bancorp, a larger bank with lingering energy exposure.

The North Carolina regional will pay $30 million for the much-smaller Palmetto Heritage Bancshares.