Risk management

If Freddie Mac's credit-risk transfer activities continue to grow, mortgage lenders could eventually see a reduction in the guarantee fees they pay to the government-sponsored enterprise, according to CEO Donald Layton.

Porter Bancorp in Kentucky spent years tackling credit and capital issues. As Limestone Bank, it will finally get back on offense.

On one hand, banks could face regulatory pressure to restrict services to the firearms industry. But banks that take a strong stand also risk the wrath of GOP lawmakers opposed to such restrictions.

The New York State Department of Financial Services is encouraging banks to review ties with the firearms industry.

The CFPB and OCC are expected to assess a $1 billion fine against Wells Fargo for allegedly overcharging customers for auto insurance and home loans.

Randal Quarles found himself in the middle of an issue that typically doesn't fall under a banking regulator's purview.

Randal Quarles found himself in the middle of an issue that typically doesn't fall under a bank regulator's purview.

The Senate is expected to pass a bill that would ax controversial guidance on loans at car dealerships; lower tax rate may have skewed year-on-year comparisons.

Bankers hoped the tax overhaul would stimulate a boom in business borrowing, but several said this week that hasn’t happened yet. PNC’s Bill Demchak warned that the tax cuts could be encouraging lenders to underprice loans.

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