Consumer lending

While reform legislation for banks is just around the corner, market signals suggest the economy could be headed toward another downturn.

Senate Democrats want acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney to explain why the agency is no longer policing student loan lenders and servicers.

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The post-recession boom in auto loans and credit cards for borrowers with marred credit histories has been winding down in recent months.

A bill to allow the USPS to offer financial products would be bad for consumers, taxpayers and the banking industry.

JPMorgan and Santander show off their uses for the technology; commercial and industrial loans outstanding are rising.

It's too late for Congress to overturn the consumer bureau's regulation on short-term lending, but acting Director Mick Mulvaney will have plenty of chances to reshape it.

Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney has dropped agency plans to crack down on overdraft programs and large marketplace lenders. Here's what else he's changing.

Circle Internet Financial says it is now worth $3 billion following latest funding round; proposed changes would give banks more leeway to make some trades.

U.S. credit card issuers are already caught in the middle of intense debates over guns, marijuana and cryptocurrencies. Gambling on sports is next.