Economy

The first quarter proved sluggish for overall merger activity. Here are notable deals announced in March.

After a brief delay, the agency’s acting director signed off on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributing to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund.

Lenders argue that the move is premature, citing record-low charge-offs in the agency's 7(a) program.

Rates have risen, car prices are up and sales are expected to drop by nearly a half-million units this year, but institutions can take steps to ensure minimal impact.

Even before Tim Sloan stepped down as chief executive of the scandal-stung Wells Fargo, the bank had already gotten back into the good graces of the biggest U.S. state.

Firm “hopes to crowdsource new uses for” its pricing and analysis system; the system could be put on a device and used anywhere to cut down on fraud.

The Massachusetts mutual hired two former bankers from Blue Hills Bancorp, which was recently sold to Independent Bank.

Under the plan, large banks would have to hold additional capital if they purchase another bank's "loss-absorbing" debt that is used to contain fallout from a collapse.

New banks need to add loans to turn a profit. The problem for many is finding the lenders necessary to make that happen.

Financial startups are becoming important partners for community banks and credit unions, despite lobbying efforts to limit their growth.