loans

Eltropy Adds ‘People-First’ Collections Technology With Acquisition of Lexop
Eltropy Adds ‘People-First’ Collections Technology With Acquisition of Lexop
January 06, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Eltropy acquired Lexop, saying the combination of the companies’ technologies will help community financial institutions (CFIs) reduce and prevent delinquencies, collect faster and enhance borrower...

READ MORE >
CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging It ‘Traps People in Risky Loans’
CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging It ‘Traps People in Risky Loans’
January 06, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued nonbank financing company Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Monday (Jan. 6), saying the company made loans to consumers despite evidence...

READ MORE >
FDIC Rates 5 Banks ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Compliance
FDIC Rates 5 Banks ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Compliance
January 03, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) rated five banks “outstanding” and one bank “needs to improve” in its latest monthly list of banks examined for...

READ MORE >
2025 is a Pivotal Year for BNPL as Providers, CFPB Clash Over Regulations
2025 is a Pivotal Year for BNPL as Providers, CFPB Clash Over Regulations
January 02, 2025  |  BNPL

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s continued push for regulation of buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms offers up a dual-edged sword: The agency’s interpretive...

READ MORE >
HomeStreet to Sell $990 Million in Loans to Bank of America
HomeStreet to Sell $990 Million in Loans to Bank of America
December 27, 2024  |  Loans

The Seattle-based parent company of HomeStreet Bank agreed to sell $990 million in multifamily commercial real estate loans to Bank of America. The price, including...

READ MORE >
Wirex Adds 2 Stablecoins to Platform to Streamline Digital Currency Spending
Wirex Adds 2 Stablecoins to Platform to Streamline Digital Currency Spending
December 23, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Wirex added two new stablecoins to its digital payments platform. The integration of the VNX Euro (VEUR) and VNX Swiss Franc (VCHF) coins allows users...

READ MORE >
Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025
Morgan Stanley Expects Favorable Environment for Lenders in 2025
December 19, 2024  |  Loans

Morgan Stanley reportedly upgraded its rating and price targets on shares of several credit card companies and lenders, citing stabilization in consumer credit and an...

READ MORE >
El Salvador to Roll Back Bitcoin Project Under IMF Agreement
El Salvador to Roll Back Bitcoin Project Under IMF Agreement
December 19, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday (Dec. 18) that El Salvador will alter its bitcoin project as part of a staff-level agreement on a...

READ MORE >
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
December 19, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the consumer financial marketplace to spot companies’ attempts to charge junk fees in new ways after the regulator...

READ MORE >