Banks are simultaneously looking to shed their obligations under laws like the Community Reinvestment Act and begging the government for more support in the form of higher deposit insurance limits.

Under a 2-year-old program, homebuyers receive grants of up to $5,000 for down payments and closing costs. JPMorgan Chase said the latest expansion — to some new 3,000 census tracts in 16 U.S. markets — may help an additional 1,000 customers obtain mortgages.

The regional bank is expected to issue around three to five more bonds backed by its $11.5 billion loan book. Citizens earlier this month said it will halt new auto lending in partnership with dealers starting July 1.

People love the convenience of nonbanks' financial apps. Regulators could make it much safer for them to share their data with third parties.

Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank believes virtual credit cards, offered through a new fintech partnership, can help small-business customers make their payment processes more efficient.

The payments and bank technology firm says its stand-alone NCR ATMCo will focus on "ATM-as-a-service."

Wise bank managers make sure that they are training employees for their next roles, and creating a deep bench of versatile talent.

The 30-page receivership petition filed in federal court on Monday demands an immediate impounding of all assets of Las Vegas-based Prime Trust.

Bank of America says it will extend its branch footprint to Omaha, Dayton and Huntsville. The moves are part of an ongoing strategy to enter new markets even as the bank reduces its total branch count.

When community lenders report second-quarter results next month, all eyes will be on deposit levels and funding costs. By extension, analysts expect more banks to roll out expense reduction plans to protect their bottom lines.