Deal advisors said the Trump administration's tariff threats and the specter of inflation have given some bankers reason to pause on acquisition plans. Momentum could still mount, but uncertainty in Washington is a detriment early in the new year.

Borrowers to test court restrictions as record liability management exercises volume continues

The consortium of businesses intends to work with state regulators to protect consumers as interest from secondary market investors also grows.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said insurance companies and banks are already pulling out of disaster-prone areas, which could pose problems.

Banks are expecting increased M&A activity across the financial sector, but are concerned about acquisition by credit unions and tech integration challenges.

Some mortgage stakeholders say Trump's tariffs would make interest rates rise and housing costs shoot up.

Paying off debt and making home repairs are the top reasons homeowners choose a cash-out refinance, per the bureau's report.

Over 300 ex-Flagstar employees, initially acquired by Mr. Cooper, will transition to A&D Mortgage.

The $1 billion deal included classes A-L-A and A-L-B were offered as loans.

The banking giant's exit from the global Net-Zero Banking Alliance leaves just three smaller U.S. banks in the group. Climate activists called large banks' departures a capitulation to Republicans' climate denialism.