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Keeping control of the Senate in 2024 was always a tall order for Democrats. Republicans thus far are on track to eke out a narrow majority — an outcome that would limit a prospective Harris administration's maneuverability in nominations and legislation.

Sellers of contract-for-deed home financing deals must provide disclosures, financing terms and assess a borrower's ability to repay, the CFPB said in an advisory opinion.

Though it hasn't set a timeline, Oxford Bank, based north of the Motor City, is weighing a southward expansion that would add all the Detroit metropolitan area to its footprint.

The administration will release $100 million in grant funds focused on slashing red tape at the state and local levels, and will advance other programs to increase home construction.

A bipartisan group of ex-inspectors general is pushing Senate leaders to quickly confirm Christy Goldsmith Romero to chair the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. despite scheduling delays and the upcoming election.

Pandemic era changes to credit reporting have dangerously distorted credit scores for mortgage borrowers. The market is in worse shape than we realize, writes a former Federal Housing Finance Agency director.

Republican State Treasurer John Fleming said he had concerns about big banks limiting business with firearms entities and Christian organizations, but has few options: "Only a small number, relatively speaking, of banks actually qualify to do the level of business that a state treasurer requires."

Over the weekend Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said setting interest rates should be a "political decision" with input from elected officials.

The bank partnered with fintech PopID for biometric payments at fast-food retailer Whataburger, but widespread adoption from consumers and merchants could be an uphill battle.

Minneapolis-based buy now/pay later fintech Sezzle has partnered with the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association to have its brand represented on uniforms until 2027.

A judge postponed to Aug. 19 the scheduled sentencing date for Shan Hanes, the ex-CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who admitted to embezzling $47 million from the lender, leading to its downfall.

KeyCorp wasn't seeking capital but saw the benefits of Scotiabank's minority stake. The deal would enable the Canadian lender to step into the U.S. consumer market.

Automatic updates and data encryption have their advantages. As many CrowdStrike customers learned on July 19, they also have disadvantages.

Nadine Ahn was terminated on April 5 along with fellow exec Ken Mason after the bank received an anonymous tip that the two were romantically involved. Both deny it and are suing the bank for millions.

Westpac, Capital One and JPMorgan Chase are offering savings accounts and debit cards to children below 10, using financial literacy to get an edge in building consumer relationships.