Corporate finance

Lower rates during the period helped independent mortgage bankers make money on their originations but they posted losses on servicing.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposed rule for the Federal Home Loan Bank System that allows the FHFA director to set "reasonable" board compensation.

Analysts peppered CEO Jane Fraser with questions about whether Citigroup, already hit hard by its regulators, could face asset growth restrictions. She said there is "absolutely nothing" in the works that could impact the megabank's businesses.

The megabank's scale hasn't made it immune from the deposit wars that have crimped bank profits. But the "stabilization" that Wells Fargo flagged is a positive sign as other banks start reporting earnings.

The megabank reported a big increase in credit costs for the third quarter, which included a reserve build of $1 billion.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has proposed a change to capital rules on interest-bearing deposit accounts that would increase the Federal Home Loan Banks' flexibility to manage liquidity during times of stress.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr conceded major points to the industry on last year's capital reform proposal. But how regulators will approach other reforms in light of that experience is uncertain.

Home Loan bank executives said Congress would have to pass a law for the system to increase its affordable housing contribution above 10% of earnings.

The Canadian lender's cushion for potential credit losses nearly doubled in the third quarter, while its U.S. business idled.

The Kansas City, Missouri-based regional bank said it is making progress on its pending purchase of Heartland Financial USA in Denver. The deal is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.