California

The decision by the state’s Department of Business Oversight on an application for a lending license by Sezzle could guide fintechs and others seeking to make loans to consumers at the time of purchase.

Tom Lopp abruptly suspended a program that accounted for 83% of Sterling Bancorp's mortgage production this year. An ongoing audit of the program and pressure to diversify beyond mortgages are reasons to watch Lopp and Sterling in 2020.

One found a buyer, another announced plans to retire, and others took steps to reinvent their banks.

The FDIC was reluctant to sign off on the merger of Summit Bancshares and Faciam Holdings because the company planned to serve marijuana-related businesses.

Tucoemas Federal Credit Union faced claims of age and sex discrimination in its hiring processes.

The Department of Business Oversight said TitleMax charged consumers fees to push loan amounts above the threshold at which the state's rate cap applies.

The bank, whose 7(a) originations have plummeted in recent years, is developing a portal that will let applicants upload documents, complete forms and track application progress.

The sale comes just three years after the San Francisco bank bought the platform.

Moderates on the Financial Services Committee are attempting to block legislation that would extend the 36% interest rate cap on loans to military personnel to all consumers.

Federal and state policymakers wagged their fingers this week at high-cost lenders that might be looking to team with banks to evade a 36% ceiling on interest rates.

As part of this year's Best Practices Awards, CU Journal looks at a trio of institutions that have found creative and effective ways to bring in new funding.

This is the second time in five years the California-based credit union has issued a giveback, for a total of $38 million.

The Bakersfield, Calif.-based institution has applied to convert to a state charter.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians plans to form a holding company and raise $25 million for Legacy Bank.

Member business lending growth has fluctuated in recent years but growth overall is slowing even as balances continue to rise. The long run of success could prove to be a problem when the economy finally turns south.

A group has filed paperwork with the FDIC to form Legacy Bank in Temecula.

The credit union retains a strong net worth position and saw a nearly 5% increase in members during the first three quarters of this year.

CIT Group has agreed to lend and invest the money mostly in California as well as in the eight states where Mutual of Omaha Bank has branches.

Michael DeShazo has been serving as interim leader of the San Diego-based institution since the previous CEO left in June.

Executives at banks in California say there's only so much they can do until the flames subside.