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The Alabama bank, which is spending hundreds of millions on technology, says the ability to make faster credit decisions is one reason digital metrics such as checking account openings are soaring.

The San Antonio bank has had little trouble hiring retail bankers to staff its new Houston branches, but it’s having a harder time filling IT and cybersecurity jobs at its headquarters, said CEO Phil Green.

The company agreed to pay $66 million for the parent of Citizens State Bank in Tyler, Texas.

The agency’s director said it will let a temporary GSE exemption from the “qualified mortgage” regulation expire.

The Wisconsin regional agreed to buy the parent of First National Bank in Staunton for $76 million in cash.

South Plains' agreement to buy West Texas State Bank is its first major move since conducting an initial public offering in May.

New data from PSCU shows a 46% increase in sales volumes for credit union members compared to last year.

The bill, similar to legislation that passed the chamber last year, would permit the inclusion of items such as rent and telecom payments to help consumers build their credit profiles.

Several small and midsize banks say they are losing borrowers to rivals and worry the trend could get worse as interest rates decline.

The Columbus, Ohio, company said Thursday that it expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice this year and two more times in 2020.