In a move designed to improve access to financial products for consumers with low credit scores and short credit histories, Experian, FICO and Finicity are developing an "UltraFICO" score that lets individuals share checking and savings account data and help lenders better assess risk.

Jeff Szyperski wants regulators to update the definitions of assessment areas under the Community Reinvestment Act, and remove 'arbitrary' asset thresholds from bank regulation in general.

The challenger bank is “rebundling” banking, offering more pieces of traditional financial services for a flat monthly fee.

The bank will still use GoTo, an app consumers can use to communicate with a personal banker, but no longer own the Pivotus subsidiary that created it.

The $380-billion asset company will soon join the parade of big banks and tech companies that are migrating online to meet the demands of business owners.

The company is facing criticism after a big chargeoff on two properties, showing that investors have little patience when a risky business model shows signs of distress.

Driver Management said it would also support National Bankshares if it decided to sell itself.

Cash is king when it comes to community events, and event organizers know this; which is why they hire qualified, professional mobile ATM companies to manage the ATMs they have on site, writes Yonas Marcos, president and CEO of Star Financial Services.

The Providence, R.I., company reported a 27% gain in profits thanks partly to a boost in fee income from its purchase of Franklin American Mortgage in August.

Readers react to efforts to improve bank branches, weigh the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's decision to pull back on enforcing the Military Lending Act, consider efforts to build finetch sandboxes and more.

Credit unions won't have to comply with the controversial rule until at least 2020, but a separate proposal on alternative capital could raise the ire of banking groups.

Financial institutions need to adapt their offerings to meet the preferences of these young consumers or they risk losing ground to fintechs and other nontraditional players.

The Bank Policy Institute said the Current Expected Credit Loss model is a “sea change” from how banks have traditionally set aside reserves.

The California company reported increases in loans and deposits, along with a wider net interest margin.

The company said it is trying to improve shareholder returns as rising rates cut into its net interest margin.

Commercial and industrial lending rose 8% in the third quarter at the Cleveland bank, but other factors drove its double-digit gain in profits as overall loan growth was modest.

The Connecticut company also reported modest loan growth and a greatly improved net interest margin.

The company will pay $42 million for Oak Park River Forest Bancshares.

In honor of International Credit Union Day, here's CU Journal's annual look at the everyday occurrences – both routine and meaningful – that bring "the credit union difference" to life.

David Reed, a Republican, is stepping down as a state legislator after redistricting cost him a shot at a congressional seat.