COVID-19 concerns, inflation hold back actions that might change current patterns.

Executives at JPMorgan Chase, Capital One and U.S. Bancorp all spoke this week about plans to take on upstarts that offer interest-free financing on consumer purchases. The increased competition figures to result in tighter margins across the category.

The trust includes a 36-month revolving period that will allow it to purchase additional receivables as it collects principal.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is looking to revise the framework intended for when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit conservatorship in order to encourage the transfer of credit risk to private investors.

The varied portfolio includes loans with strong credit profiles, a WA FICO score of 734 and an original, combined loan-to-value of 68.3%.

Changes made in the waning days of the previous administration limited the government-sponsored enterprises’ purchases of certain loan types, which drew criticism from lenders and community groups alike.

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the latest storm to batter the Gulf Coast, John Hairston is grappling with the consequences of a warming planet. He suggests that it's imperative for banks and their regulators to be part of the solution.

Elizabeth Warren asked the Federal Reserve this week to force the spinoff of the bank’s nonbanking operations. Wells, which was recently hit with another $250 million fine, countered that it has made significant progress in improving its risk management and addressing misconduct.

Dryrock’s collateral maintained strong performance numbers for the past 12 months, with higher monthly payment rates and fewer chargeoffs compared to last year.

In a recent securitization with Capital One, RBC Capital Markets gave a bigger role to small firms owned by minorities and women. It’s one example of how banks are striving to be more inclusive.

Fitch's negative sovereign-issuer rating for the U.S. casts a negative rating outlook on ECMC Group Student Loan Trust (ECMC) 2021-1, due to DOE reinsurance.

The pandemic, a refinancing boom and intensified appraiser shortage boosted appraisal alternatives in line with the rise in remote work. Now an overheating purchase market and policymaker scrutiny are shifting priorities.