Lending

After launching a video-banking platform in 2016, Vibrant Credit Union has now rolled the program out across its entire branch network, citing high member satisfaction rates, a boost in lending and decreased wait times.

The Massachusetts bank — and former credit union — bought Cumberland County Mortgage in Maine.

The increase was led by new car loans, which rose by 12.7 percent. Approximately 20 percent of the state's population are now credit union members.

Meta Financial expects to originate $500 million to $1 billion in personal loans as part of a three-year partnership with Liberty Lending in New York.

In a move rare for the industry, the bank bought a team of data scientists to bolster its artificial intelligence efforts in areas including product recommendations and fraud prevention.

Weak loan growth, a $3.25 billion litigation accrual and other costs tied to the phony-accounts saga all added up to a messy fourth quarter for the San Francisco bank.

Credit unions in the Gem State had a $638 million economic impact, according to a newly released study.

The Carson City-based credit union now has three wholly owned subsidiaries.

Auto lending, mortgages and MBLs are on a tear, and more than half the state's population are now credit union members.

The New York company, which offers loans and provides personal finance advice, plans to expand its product line and invest in new technology with the funds.