A White House spokeswoman said the administration wants to work with Congress on a housing finance reform plan, providing evidence that changes might not be imminent.

Fixing the housing finance system is "the last piece of unaddressed business from the financial crisis," according to a summary of to-do items released by the Banking Committee's chairman.

The Germantown, Md.-based institution can now serve residents throughout the Washington, D.C., region.

After struggling during the Great Recession, the Las Vegas-based credit union has now posted 27 consecutive quarters of positive results.

The bipartisan legislation would establish a task force to study how bad actors exploit new technologies and reward tips that lead to criminal convictions, among other things.

There’s no reason for the central bank to prohibit nonbank financial firms from entering the payments system as long as appropriate rules are put in place to protect against risk.

Credit unions in the Gopher State have pledged at least $3.5 million to the Credit Union National Association's awareness effort.

Despite complaints about the slow pace of change within government, policymakers, including agency heads, are increasingly focused on modernizing regulation, an important step forward for the industry.

Last year’s Dodd-Frank rollback facilitated the Chemical-TCF deal; the Fed is holding a conference this summer to discuss possible changes to the tests.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won't require payday lenders to assess borrowers’ ability to repay. American Banker reporter Kate Berry explains why.

The lawmakers want U.S. banking agencies to join their international peers in ensuring the financial system is resilient to climate-related risks.

Bigger banks complained that a two-tier system would force them to rethink their models, while smaller banks raised concerns about adding more complexity to an already burdensome process.

The hiring of a former GOP congressional aide suggests the bureau will continue to rely on political appointees in senior positions.

With the government functioning again, Congress may finally turn its attention to credit union priorities.

The acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has promised substantial changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but the exact mechanics and timeline of an administration plan are still a mystery.

A federal judge in Texas has ruled a website is not a physical place and is not subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As suspense builds over which firm will be the first to seek the special-purpose charter, a side discussion has emerged over which financial services sector has the most to gain — or lose — from the new option.

The consumer bureau says the online lender improperly extracted millions from over 5,000 accounts without getting authorization.

Recent comments attributed to the acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (who is also comptroller of the currency) have stoked speculation about the Trump administration’s housing finance policy.

The New York company will also match donations made by its employees to Feeding America and United Way Worldwide.