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A plan to bring in banks was created right after last summer’s hurricane devastation, but the magnitude of those storms, government dawdling on the issue and lenders’ reluctance to participate are key reasons zero loans have been made under the program.

TriStar Bank in Tennessee says a shortage of appraisers is slowing down its commercial real estate lending and raising the cost of appraisals. The claim has outraged appraisers, who argue that the bank is simply trying to avoid paying their fees.

House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to seek re-election is another sign of the difficulties Republicans will likely face in holding the chamber in November, heightening pressure to move a pending regulatory relief bill as soon as possible.

The figure comes from the Minnesota-based credit union's annual Member Value Report.

House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to seek re-election is another sign of the difficulties Republicans will likely face holding the chamber in November, heightening pressure to move a pending regulatory relief bill as soon as possible.

Processing firm Galileo has built an API to bridge the gap between cryptocurrencies and mainstream payments, an area where a handful of other providers are experimenting. Large banks and card networks continue to keep their distance.

Critics argue that Community Reinvestment Act standards need to be more transparent, but creating more objective measures would require regulators to favor some types of loans over others.

After FinCEN issued its final BSA rule, the NCUA plans to address requirements about ongoing customer due diligence.

The rapid adoption of voice assistants only adds to the notion they could one day be disruptors in commerce, payments and financial services.

Floodwood Area Credit Union and Northwoods Credit Union have completed a merger, with the resulting institution holding more than $110 million in assets and serving more than 10,000 members.