Digital marketing

Only a few dozen mortgage firms could likely afford the $7 million ad for this year's big game, a marketing veteran said.

The agency issued an interpretive rule earlier this month that said digital marketers must comply with federal consumer financial protection law. Banks will need to double down on compliance when engaging with these companies.

Susan Ehrlich, the fintech lender's new chief, discusses what she learned working at Amazon and Simple and how her firm is approaching consumer loans differently.

The Federal Trade Commission, which issued a formal complaint against SoFi, is urging other lenders to review their advertisements for false claims about the benefits of refinancing.

Four lenders, led by Sallie Mae, have long dominated the market for private student loans. But they could soon face new competition from Navient and Nelnet.