Retail & Commercial

The auto lending group is touting loan growth of more than 16% for its CU partners throughout 2016.

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Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., reported bigger profits in the fourth quarter on the strength of loan growth and improvements in its loan yield.

On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.

The South Carolina company plans to use proceeds for acquisitions and organic growth.

Quarterly profit fell at SunTrust Banks in Atlanta as noninterest expense rose 8.4% and its loan-loss provision increased.

Quarterly profit improved despite a spike in noninterest expenses.

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Two lending specialists from the Small Business Administration will join NCUA representatives for the webinar.

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., reported a sharp increase in profits on an 11% increase in noninterest income and on lower credit costs.