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Elected officials are better off deciding who’s most deserving of federally backed coronavirus relief funds for small businesses.

More details have emerged about the damage the coronavirus pandemic is inflicting on the hospitality industry. One servicer alone has received 2,000 workout requests in the past month.

The company reported a loss of $1.3 billion in the first quarter after setting aside more than $5.4 billion for potential loan losses.

The energy business alone faces immense challenges and the overall economy may not bounce back until 2022, Stephen Steinour says.

Banks had an opportunity to delay compliance with the new accounting standard, but many opted to move forward to get ahead of credit issues that could arise from the coronavirus outbreak.

After more than tripling its loan-loss provision, the $182 billion-asset company became the first large U.S. bank to report a quarterly loss as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

While the primary focus for most credit card providers in March was on emphasizing fee forgiveness and payment deferral support, moving forward issuers need to focus on a mix of strategies to retain their cardholders' share of spend, says The Futurist Group's Demitry Estrin.

Net income fell 46% in the first quarter as the company added nearly $5 billion to its loss reserves in anticipation of a wave of loan defaults.

With the coronavirus pandemic bringing economic activity to a virtual standstill, BofA, like Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, is shoring up its reserves to brace for a likely recession.

Its prediction that business conditions will remain weak this year — and into next year — stands in stark contrast to forecasts from political leaders that the economy will rebound quickly from the coronavirus pandemic.

Though hopeful for a second-half bounceback in the economy, JPMorgan Chase is prepared for 20% unemployment, lackluster GDP and losses in its loan portfolio that could reach tens of billions of dollars.

The Pennsylvania company said it faces $7.5 million in potential exposure from a commercial lending relationship.

By helping borrowers now, banks hope customers can quickly catch up on payments once the coronavirus pandemic ends. If they can’t, interest income will remain low and charge-offs could pile up if the crisis drags on.

Sherrod Brown, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, explains why consumer protection is so important as the coronavirus pandemic ravages the economy.

Closed showrooms, temporary bans on repossessions and a sudden spike in unemployment have dimmed the prospects of a sector that has boomed since the last recession.

TrueAccord has expanded a platform, originally designed for banks, to assist borrowers hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

The pandemic could lead to a sharp rise in defaults and loan requests from farmers who have struggled with low prices and the impact of trade wars.

If Capitol Hill plans another round of stimulus, Democrats could have more leverage to demand steps such as suspending overdraft fees – a measure which could have a big impact on credit union revenue.

Lloyds Banking Group Plc will offer interest-free overdrafts and credit card payment freezes to customers struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, pre-empting the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest measures to help households.

If Capitol Hill plans another round of stimulus, Democrats could have more leverage to demand steps such as suspending overdraft fees or placing a temporary cap on consumer lending rates.