Retail & Commercial

It’s unclear whether connecting lenders and borrowers over the internet offers any advantages over traditional lending, according to panelists at the Structured Finance Industry Group conference in Vegas.

Commerce Union had been focused on expanding around Nashville, Tenn., until a lender based 120 miles away was available to hire.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

Fifth Third, which is currently barred from buying banks, has announced a pair of nonbank deals in recent months.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

Melanie Dressel was one of the most highly respected bank CEOs in the business. She was also an all-around exceptional person.

Credit unions large and small (and all sizes in between) are giving back in a big way.

Banks are partnering with tech companies to win back some of the small-business customers that the industry lost to fintechs.

The Denver bank had spent the last two-plus years addressing concerns about capital and underwriting procedures.

Back-office and member-facing technology can provide valuable data to help shape the member’s experience, keeping it long on service but short on time spent waiting.