Credit

While demand is strong and loan performance generally remains solid, the prevalence of longer loan terms has sparked concern that losses will eventually spike.

Its quarterly results show lower rates and emerging credit risks can be overcome. Whether most banks have all the same levers to pull is another matter.

Slowdowns in new factory orders and production, largely tied to the trade war with China, could translate to more defaults among industrial clients.

Freddie Mac's test of artificial intelligence to make lending decisions could be a significant turning point in broadening the use of the technology.

Bankers are expected to field numerous questions on third-quarter earnings calls about the threat of shrinking loan yields, stubbornly high deposit prices and what they're going to do about them.

Caught in the middle of a credit-subsidy debate, the program would have shut down on Tuesday without congressional action.

The Dallas company inherited the loan relationship from a bank it bought in 2017.

The Boston company said the loan participation went into default due to potentially fraudulent activity.

Boosted by companies like Klarna, Affirm and Splitit, payment installment plans have become a popular alternative to credit card debt for consumers — and business transactions are the next target.

The House Financial Services Committee passed a bill that would exclude adverse credit information for consumers impacted by a government shutdown.