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With credit discrimination still legal in many states, the Michigan-based institution aims to help this marginalized group.

Warsaw Federal will keep its name and charter after joining First Mutual Holding in Lakewood, Ohio.

The regulator has pledged to put forth a rule on credit union-bank purchases before the end of the year. It's likely to lead to another clash with bankers.

The Kingston, N.Y.-based institution can now serve those who live and work in seven counties.

The Miami unit of Chile’s Banco de Credito e Inversiones is acquiring Executive National Bank. It bought Miami's TotalBank last year.

The North Carolina company agreed to buy the much-smaller Community Financial Holding.

The Maryland company says two recent deals, including its agreement to buy Revere Bank, give it the right amount of coverage across Washington's suburbs.

The company will add nearly a dozen branches in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.

The name Jovia is a reference to the word jovial and is intended to inspire trust and optimism.

A new study suggests banks have the ability to operate leaner than ever before. That could fuel investor demands for more cost cutting and drive more banks to pursue M&A.