Commercial lending

With loans of $100,000 or less, the typical bank breaks even or loses money. But one Florida community bank is betting faster turnaround times on small-business loans can help the bottom line.

The banking trade group confirmed that it has run a formal bidding process to find a partner.

TCF Financial executives are considering pulling back from selling auto loans, following a sharp decline in gains during the fourth quarter.

Webster Financial was unable to hit its loan and deposit goals in Boston last year as it prioritized relationship building over cut-rate pricing.

The New York company may struggle with profitability as it decides whether to find a new buyer.

Having a bank loan officer authorized to also cross-sell securities is like holding a burning candle at both ends. Sooner or later the bank will get burned.

Even with some energy firms still struggling, bankers seemed confident that the Texas economy would remain one of the nation’s strongest in 2017.

The phrase “it is what it is” came up several times as CEO Joseph Ficalora addressed analysts’ questions about nixing plans to buy Astoria and the challenges of getting another deal done.

The Wayne, N.J., company posted double-digit gains in interest and nontinterest income.

Big increases in construction and commercial real estate lending boosted revenue at the Kansas City, Mo., company.