Commercial lending

Reversing a previous order, the Texas judge granted part of the bureau's request to stay the effective date and allow time for the agency to work on changes to the rule.

The head of the agency developing the special-purpose federal license said the process is moving forward “independent” of legal challenges mounted by state regulators.

The San Francisco company, which has racked up big losses over the last two and a half years, signaled Tuesday that it is on a path to profitability after resolving a series of longstanding regulatory problems.

The Atlanta-based consumer lender, which partners with both retailers and banks, cited a higher-than-expected cost of funds as one reason for its less rosy forecast.

Big banks and fintechs are aggressively adding digital capabilities to process applications quickly, creating a sense of urgency for community banks.

The New York-based online lender plans to spend an additional $15 million next year, largely on bank partnerships and international expansion.

Can farmers — and the banks that lend to them — survive Trump's trade war?

Heightened competition from nonbanks, the rise of populism and the uncertainty surrounding Libor’s demise are just some of the short- and long-term threats facing big banks, risk executives say.

The credit union's organizers believe there is a funding gap in the state for agriculture — and they want to fill the void.

By creating corporate governance courses for prospective board members and a multifaceted financial literacy program for high schoolers, Virginia National aims to deepen its bench for years to come.

Organizers of the credit union believe there is a funding gap in the state for agriculture and want to fill the void.

Harvest is when farmers need funding the most. ProducePay has financed over $850 million of produce in under four years, disrupting traditional finance rules in the farm-to-table process.

Bankers complain that the quasi-governmental system's new program designed to make more residential loans in four states goes well beyond its original mission.

Azlo, Bento, Bank Novo and other neobanks argue they are better at helping small businesses, giving them extra attention, technology and advice.

Traditional financial institutions still have an advantage over challenger banks when it comes to building relationships with small merchants, despite scandals that have befallen megabanks.

The New York unit of Popular has contracted with Biz2Credit to automate commercial loan approvals and handle the underwriting for applications under $100,000.

If approved, the Fed would consider risk factors besides size in how strenuously it oversees individual banks; Capital One's CIO on operating a bank as a technology company.

Federal "Opportunity Zones" that reduce exposure on capital gains could draw rich investors — and commercial lenders along with them — into economic development projects in thousands of troubled communities around the country.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.