Americas

While regulation and nonbank competition are spooking some banks, others believe low funding costs and the right relationships can help them succeed.

Credit union executives reported seeing an uptick in car loans as the weather improved but some predicted lending would be down this year.

The company agreed to buy Charter Bank, which has four branches and $161 million in assets.

Credit unions on the Corda blockchain platform will be able to make payments via EFT with CU Pay, a product the CUSO plans to roll out next year.

First Internet will gain lenders and servicing staff, along with offices in Chicago and Indianapolis, from the deal.

American Bank & Trust opened after organizers raised more than $22.5 million.

Otoe-Missouria Federal Credit Union in Red Rock, Okla., was designated as a low-income institution.

The Bay Area is a booming market with a limited number of smaller banks. The high premium Presidio is receiving from Heritage Commerce might spark more M&A activity.

From data analytics to focusing on a service culture and more, here's a look at how technology is radically remaking lending.

H. Greg McClellan, who has been president and CEO of the Montgomery, Ala.-based institution since 2005, will retire next month.