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Most lenders are staying the credit bureau course in underwriting but some are mulling changes, particularly when it comes to marketing.

Industry attitudes toward application programming interfaces (APIs), perspectives on the promise and threats posed by the technology have evolved in the past two years.

The widely held belief that application programming interfaces are the key to banking’s future rests on the many ways early adopters are experimenting with the technology. But security and privacy concerns are still leading many in the industry to hold back.

Inside, a look at the state of policy play on a range of key industry issues that may impact 2018 midterm elections.

This report examines how technology spending at banks are set to climb again in 2018 with budget growth at small banks exceeding that of large banks.

Technology spending at banks is set to climb again in 2018 with budget growth at small banks exceeding that of large banks.

Pressure on delinquency-related indicators abates; consumer applications and approvals both moderate, particularly in the West.

Rising short-term rates have so far been a boon for bank profitability. But technology has made it is easier than ever for customers to migrate their funds, which means the battle for highly-valued core deposits is likely to heat up. Here's a look at how bank executives plan to contend for their share of the market.

Rising short-term rates have so far been a boon for bank profitability. But technology has made it is easier than ever for customers to migrate their funds, which means the battle for highly-valued core deposits is likely to heat up. Here's a look at how bank executives plan to contend for their share of the market.

While bank executives are divided on what they view as an optimal outcome for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there is broad agreement that a future without them (or some government-supported equivalent) would mean tighter credit, higher rates and lower volume.

While bank executives are divided on what they view as an optimal outcome for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there is broad agreement that a future without them (or some government-supported equivalent) would mean tighter credit, higher rates and lower volume.

Index points to steady if slightly slower growth in the month. A key question: Do readings in delinquencies and loan rejections point to a turn in consumer credit?

Pace of growth holds steady but credit quality pressures mount and consumer delinquencies come to fore as area of concern.

Pace of expansion moderates as real estate remains buoyant but stresses mount in agriculture sector and concerns begin to emerge over the quality of credit applicants.

Post-election exuberance about the prospects for rollback of Dodd-Frank regulations has been tempered by the political realities facing the President and Congress. While many in the industry still expect some kind of relief, there is less confidence about when that may happen and what form it may take.

Post-election exuberance about the prospects for rollback of Dodd-Frank regulations has been tempered by the political realities facing the President and Congress. While many in the industry still expect some kind of relief, there is less confidence about when that may happen and what form it may take.

Seasonal expansion broadens in the month, albeit at a somewhat more moderate pace. On balance, readings point to a solid extension of the IBA's traditional seasonal rally.

Are Risk Levels Rising for Banks? Execs Think So

More bankers say risk is rising — across all categories — than did in a survey conducted two years ago.

Composite reaches highest level in four years as consumer lending metrics post strong rally and loan-pricing momentum builds.