banking

The CDFI fund supports mission-driven lenders operating in rural, tribal, and otherwise underserved parts of the country. Last year, it awarded over $400 million to those institutions. 

If the economy goes south, it could affect the ability of working people to continue making payments. And that could affect the banks’ bottom lines.

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. While that should affect rates throughout the economy, some lenders report that not much has changed.

Bankers are becoming concerned about some borrowers' ability to repay. As a result, many are taking a harder look at the loans they make.

Senator Ted Cruz says it would. But experts on the Fed disagree.

Through uncertainty about the economic future of the U.S., community banks remain resilient and reliable safe haven as consumers look to save their money.

A new Dallas Fed survey shows tariff-related uncertainty may be stifling bank activity.

Nearly three-quarters of respondents who said they’re taking measures to protect themselves have been targeted.

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and other prominent names beat earnings forecasts. The Federal Reserve and volatile markets are giving them a boost.

The banking sector has been moving away from charging overdraft fees for a few years now. CFPB scrutiny, along with the broader economy, has made it easier for banks to forgo that overdraft fee income.