Retail & Commercial

Citizens National Bank in Henderson, Texas, has agreed to buy Kilgore National Bank in Kilgore, Texas.

Federal rules for technology-based firms providing the fast-moving sector certainty and consistency would be a benefit, even if rules are suboptimal.

The findings from the California Department of Business Oversight, which also included data on interest rates and delinquencies, could be a precursor to new state regulations.

CFPB Director Richard Cordray testified before a U.S. Senate committee Thursday and was questioned about the bureau’s recent report stating service members complaints are nearly twice as likely to be about debt collection compared with the general population.

A New York man who claimed a collection agency and law firm illegally garnished his wages under a state court default judgment cannot pursue federal claims against the firms, according to a ruling Thursday.

Hampton Roads Bankshares in Virginia Beach juggled a search for a new chief executive while also arranging for its eventual merger with Xenith Bankshares in Richmond, Va.

U.S. household borrowing climbed in February compared with January, supported by financing for automobiles and college education.

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The bank says the partnership will improve the online experience for borrowers. It is just the latest example of banks and online lenders teaming up to speed up decision-making and win over new customers.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and nine other Democrats are attempting to block a go-around they say payday lenders use to avoid complying with state laws.