Kevin Wack is American Banker's national editor, and is based in southern California. He was formerly the publication's consumer finance reporter and its Capitol Hill correspondent. Earlier, he worked on financial policy in Washington. He has also reported for the Associated Press and worked as the investigative reporter for the Portland Press Herald in Maine.
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The Atlanta fintech, whose shares have plummeted since it went public last year, also said it will stop providing financial guidance to its investors.
By Kevin WackAugust 6 -
The decision is a blow to OnDeck, which said Monday that it intends to pursue a bank charter, either by applying for one or by buying a bank.
By Kevin WackJuly 29 -
The Democratic presidential candidate argued in a blog post that the U.S. could avoid a recession by canceling most student debt and authorizing regulators to more aggressively monitor leveraged lending.
By Kevin WackJuly 22 -
After rising between 2016 and 2018, the card issuer's charge-off rates are now steady. The trend reflects both the impact of tighter underwriting standards and the continued resilience of U.S. consumers.
By Kevin WackJuly 19 -
In a registration statement filed with the SEC, the company revealed new details about its financial performance and its growth plans.
By Kevin WackJuly 18 -
The agreement is expected to solidify a lending partnership whose status had been in doubt for more than a year. But it raised as many questions as it answered.
By Kevin WackJuly 1 -
The legislation, which passed a key test in the state Senate on Wednesday, is the product of a compromise between consumer advocates and some lenders.
By Kevin WackJune 27 -
The agency's vote Thursday threatens to block many of the industry's communications with customers, though banks did win one concession.
By Kevin WackJune 6 -
Regions Financial said Thursday that it will not renew its contract with GreenSky — a move analysts say could prompt other banks to re-examine their lending arrangements with the fintech.
By Kevin WackMay 16 -
The Atlanta company reported a first-quarter revenue increase of 22%, and it has established a more aggressive target for the full year.
By Kevin WackMay 7