Maryland

Bankers are eager to expand there through M&A, de novos or other means, encouraged by strong employment and disruption created by recent consolidation.

The Germantown, Md.-based institution can now serve residents throughout the Washington, D.C., region.

Credit union and bank executives say the federal work stoppage hasn’t hit business lines yet, but that could change if things drag on much longer.

With government workers off the job, some credit union call centers are extra busy as worried members reach out with questions.

Less than three years after taking the helm at Baltimore Washington Federal Credit Union, Lester Warby is set to take over at STAR Credit Union in Corpus Christi.

The credit union rewarded members based on the CU's performance last year and the depth of their relationship with the institution.

The sale should increase Shore's capital levels and allow it to expand its banking activities.

In a rare move, Maryland Financial is voluntarily liquidating after its customer base shrank and efforts to sell itself failed.

Virginia Partners will operate as a separate bank unit after the deal closes.

Orrstown will pay $59 million in cash and stock to gain seven branches and $409 million in deposits.

The bank's public offering comes three years after it raised $16 million in a private placement.

The company and certain investors plan to sell $35 million in stock through the proposed offering.

The veteran banking attorney, who also worked at the FDIC and OCC, passed away Tuesday following a battle with cancer.

MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. told a credit union audience what it takes to succeed – and break a few records in the process.

Vend Lease, which is based in Baltimore, focuses on suppliers and vendors in the hospitality industry.

The Germantown, Md.-based credit union serves more than 14,000 members and holds about $130 million in assets.

Consumer advocates are urging local governments and courts to consider a person’s ability to pay before assessing fines and fees for such infractions as unpaid traffic tickets. Such changes could help low-income households avoid bankruptcy — and perhaps even make them more bankable.

The veteran CEO will turn the reins of the $3.5 billion credit union to Dave Sweiderk, executive vice president and COO of OneAZ Credit Union in Phoenix

Auto lenders would be well advised to keep up their guard as states — particularly blue ones — take steps of their own to crack down on what they see as abusive practices.

The northern Virginia company will also gain more branches around Washington as part of the $33 million deal.