Many lenders are establishing a firm bottom on variable interest rates amid intense competition for commercial credits, rising deposit costs and the possibility that the Fed could take rates to unprecedented lows.

New tech like APIs and artificial intelligence will help consumers manage all their finances through an app, rather than just transfer funds.

One recent study finds consumers have flipped their point-of-sale preference from credit to debit. That could be a sign of fears about a possible economic downturn.

Yale researchers have recommended several consumer banking products and services that could help those with mental health challenges manage their money.

David Becker, who founded First Internet Bank two decades ago, says traditional banks' digital-only ventures are only making his bank look more mainstream.

A new report from the Federal Reserve shows a stark decline in bank branches across rural communities. Even after moving into some of those markets, credit unions aren't always meeting those consumers' needs.

Credit Union Journal's annual showcase of some of the industry's most innovative and effective growth strategies.

More than half of U.S. counties lost access to bank branches between 2012 and 2017, with rural counties that have less educated and minority residents especially hurt, the central bank said.

Several banks have reported spikes in substandard loans, special mention credits and watch-list relationships. What does it all mean?

A new survey finds that more than half of respondents planned to do most of their gift shopping through a smartphone.

The company hired two bankers from CIBC to lead the newly formed group.

The company claims that its biggest investors is taking steps to seize control, oust the board and find a buyer.

Banks need to manage margins more actively — including the use of new modeling technology — in the current low-interest-rate environment.

Collins Community Credit Union has agreed to buy First Savanna Savings Bank.

As part of this year's Best Practices Awards, CU Journal looks at a trio of institutions that have found creative and effective ways to bring in new funding.

George Cook could have joined Somerset Trust, where his father is CEO. Instead, he founded Honeycomb Credit, a crowdfunding platform that competes with banks.

The company also disposed of a large agricultural loan that was nonperforming.

In September, loan balances grew at a slower pace than a year earlier, according to the latest trends report from CUNA Mutual.

The payments company has loaned $5.5 billion to 275,000 small businesses, thanks to a data-driven process free from human interaction.

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., wants details about refunding "hundreds of millions of dollars" in fees improperly charged on checking accounts. Wells has acknowledged the potential problem but hasn't estimated how much it owes.