Retail & Commercial

Equifax Inc. reported third-quarter profit jumped 11% as revenue increased 7%, with earnings excluding items slightly above a July projection.

Timberline Financial, a New York debt relief company, announces that Teresa Dodson, senior vice president, will moderate a panel discussion next week of accounts receivable management industry executives on the topic of improving the liquidation of “Cease and Desist” collection accounts.

Susquehanna Bancshares in Lititz, Pa., reported lower quarterly profit after its net interest margin compressed.

Peoples Financial reported a quarterly loss after two bad loans put a crater in the Biloxi, Miss., company's bottom line.

Heartland Financial USA in Dubuque, Iowa, has agreed to buy Community Banc-Corp of Sheboygan in Wisconsin.

Texas Capital Bancshares in Dallas reported an increase in third-quarter earnings, as higher lending compensated for lower yields.

DBA International has announced the first certified collection law firm under its expanded certification program.

ATMs are an important component of the move to EMV chip payment technology in the U.S.

Heightened U.S. regulatory scrutiny of leveraged lending is leading the biggest banks to back away from funding some takeovers financed by debt, creating an opportunity for smaller competitors to step in.

WASHINGTON — Mortgage lenders will have 210 days to fix errors in their calculations of points and fees and reimburse borrowers for any overages under a final rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.