Consumer lending

The credit bureau will consider borrowers’ rental payment history and professional licenses; bank looks to build business on the other side of the Atlantic.

Plug-in to the second installment of the “Consumer Credit Podcast Series” with guest Kevin Yuann, general manager of NerdWallet, one of the country’s leading personal finance websites. Hosted by Daniel Wolfe, Editor-in Chief, PaymentsSource.A Consumer Credit Podcast

Whitefish Credit Union has surpassed $1.5 billion in total assets thanks to growth in consumer loans brought on by an increased digital marketing presence.

Top officials at Bank of America and Wells Fargo said that commercial loan demand is weak, even as U.S. consumers show strength. Their comments echo recent findings by the Federal Reserve.

After shaking up the financial services industry last month by eliminating commissions for all online trades, Charles Schwab is setting its sights on building out its lending services.

One organization's findings reveal that financial counseling, when done right, can also help boost institutions' lending and brand recognition.

Businesses scaled back investment plans in the third quarter, but consumers continued borrowing; the bank now plans to raise its minimum wage to $20 in 2020.

Bank of Montreal's push into the U.S. has proved fruitful for its employees — and challenging for a company seeking to get its expenses under control.

New tech lets American Express instantly issue cards to immigrants; the end of Libor raises concerns about financial stability; regulators shutter banks in Kentucky and Ohio; and more from this week's most-read stories.

NCUA financial metrics don't illustrate the way these institutions have changed consumers' lives for the better.