New research from the New York Fed found that banks with more than $50 billion of assets originate more subprime car loans than small banks and credit unions do.
Executives from Ally Financial and Santander Consumer USA gave rosy outlooks this week about 2019 consumer trends, while other banks that rely less heavily on car lending offered more cautious appraisals.
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has asked Congress to clarify its ability to conduct exams that ensure compliance with the Military Lending Act.
From the end of overdraft fees to the rise of banks that watch their customers' every move, there are several new banking trends on the horizon in 2019.