Banking

A panel of federal appeals court judges reversed a district court’s decision on NCUA’s controversial field-of-membership rule, but saw merit in bankers’ claims of potential redlining.

The agency is trying to update its rate-cap policy for institutions that fall below "well-capitalized." But it remains to be seen if the proposed changes fully address community bankers' concerns.

The most recent Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group is “indicative that both the credit cycle and the U.S. business cycle are moving into their last stage before the next economic slowdown,” according to one economist.

The loan-aggregation CUSO has partnered with CU Financial Group to offer its members access to a range of insurance carriers.

Proponents of a plan to get the Postal Service more involved in banking say it would restore profitability. Actually it would lose more money.

The Louisiana company will enter two new markets after it buys the locations.

Proponents of a plan to get the Postal Service more involved in banking say it would restore profitability. Actually it would lose more money.

Community First will pay $40 million in cash for the parent of Affinity Bank.

The power couple wants to help turn Acorns Grow from a niche app into a megabank; with many floating-rate loans, regionals’ profits drop as yields slip.

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Regulatory efforts to protect consumers from harassment and robocalling are forcing big changes. Attorney Quyen Truong at Stroock & Stroock explains.

CDCUs provide essential financial services in underserved communities but these institutions can struggle to keep up with compliance and technology demands.

Competition for deposits is tight, the outlook for loan demand is uncertain, and regulatory relief is slow-moving. Yet community bankers are feeling better about the economy than they have in two years, a Promontory Interfinancial Network survey found.

Lenders insist they will be able to ramp up commercial loans and mortgage refinancings without skimping on underwriting.

Sen. Mitch McConnell had contacted the National Credit Union Administration about the troubles Kentucky hemp farmers had in accessing capital.

Capital One agreed to buy KippsDeSanto, a Northern Virginia company that specializes in advice to the defense and government contracting sectors.

Banks are under competitive and regulatory pressure to either compete or partner with fintechs that support services such as mobile payments, and credit unions are in the same boat — though with a very different challenge at the start.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.