Lending

Goldman Sachs, Elevar Equity and QED Investors are among institutions financing Mexican lenders that fund SMEs.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is revising the multifamily loan purchase caps for the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase affordable housing.

At the median, credit unions saw growth slacken in several key areas during the year ending at June 30.

Some industry economists say this yield curve inversion is not as reliable an indicator as it has been for past recessions, but credit unions should still start preparing for an eventual economic downturn.

Public orders are an effective way to discourage violations of consumer protection law, the bureau's director said at a credit union conference.

Stripe is joining the throng of providers offering merchant loans based on payment receivables with Stripe Capital, a service for e-commerce companies already using Stripe for payments processing.

Higher net interest income and securities gains boosted quarterly profit to $62.6 billion, which was 4% higher from a year earlier. But potential trouble signs from lower interest rates may emerge.

Loans and net income continued to rise while delinquency rates improved. Other major trends continue, including ongoing consolidation amid sustained membership growth.

Softbank is following an investment in Wirecard by adding the company's services to Brightstar, a Softbank subsidiary that distributes and manages wireless devices.

Whether it's new loan products or the chance to make a first impression with potential members, the start of the academic year offers a host of growth opportunities.