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The Delaware-based credit union paid out more than $139,000 to some membes, depositing an extra $100 in their checking accounts on Feb. 14.

NCUA unveiled its methodology for how it would return a $736 million equity distribution from the share insurance fund, but a small group of CUs won't share in the largesse, and some still think the payment isn't big enough.

Readers weigh in on the possibility of Mick Mulvaney becoming the White House chief of staff, debate whether the industry needs more or less consolidation, chime in on Wells Fargo’s updated mobile app and more.

While small and regional banks are pushing for a rollback of the Dodd-Frank Act, big banks are largely supportive of the 2010 financial reform law, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Thursday.

Banco Santander joined existing investors JPMorgan and USAA as well as others in raising $25 million in secondary-round financing for Roostify, which seeks to build a paperless mortgage process.

Having solid relationships with those who cover the banking industry can lend credibility to management teams, especially when times are tough.

Very few of the 20 largest banks in the country would answer just a few basic questions about their policies and programs around sexual harassment. But — trust them! — they are committed to equality. Even Maria Contreras-Sweet is kept out of critical meetings, though perhaps this wasn’t a “no girls allowed” situation, like at Point72 Asset Management.

The Pew Charitable Trusts has released a set of 10 standards for banks and credit unions that want to to offer small loans to subprime customers. Among its ideas: keep monthly payments at or below 5% of the borrower’s paycheck and make loans available quickly through digital channels.

Freddie Mac posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $3.3 billion and will request $312 million from the Treasury after recent tax reform legislation forced it to write down the value of deferred tax assets.

Despite a legislative push by some senators and other stakeholders to jump-start housing finance reform, efforts to form consensus over a bill once again are stuck in neutral.