Commercial lending

Credible Labs, which lets consumers shop for the best rates on student loans, mortgages and other credits, would be part of an evolving digital strategy at Fox after the multibillion-dollar sale of many of its traditional media assets to Disney.

Though the use of alternative data in lending is seen by some as untested, several fintechs say they couldn't function without it.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

It’s hard to time the next economic slowdown. But lenders, many with lingering memories of the financial crisis, are taking steps now to limit exposure in commercial real estate, construction and other loan segments.

These banks posted strong quarterly results at a time when many others struggled with thinner margins and rising expenses.

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The Pittsburgh bank is using software initially developed by a fellow mutual to help build out its platform.

Bankers are downplaying such concerns, but others say a sharp decline in values on rent-regulated buildings means landlords will have less cash flow to acquire new properties.

Barclays will stop providing future financing to companies that manage private prisons and immigration holding facilities, joining other major lenders in shunning the industry.

The online lender is counting on other arrangements with banks — and perhaps even a bank charter of its own — to help recover from the loss of a key partnership.

The decision is a blow to OnDeck, which said Monday that it intends to pursue a bank charter, either by applying for one or by buying a bank.

The new accounting standard meant for publicly traded firms creates greater headaches for privately held community banks.

The bill, similar to legislation that passed the chamber last year, would permit the inclusion of items such as rent and telecom payments to help consumers build their credit profiles.

Several small and midsize banks say they are losing borrowers to rivals and worry the trend could get worse as interest rates decline.

The Columbus, Ohio, company said Thursday that it expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice this year and two more times in 2020.

A study by FinRegLab of six nonbank lenders' use of cash-flow data in underwriting decisions finds this type of "alternative data" helps predict loan performance.

Total loan volumes at institutions in both states increased by more than 1%, far above the national rate.

Policymakers should consider how new data computing can help ensure equal lending, not hinder it.