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Radical changes ahead for CFPB after Cordray departure

11/15/17

The resignation of CFPB Director Richard Cordray gives President Trump the chance to name a director who could roll back agency rules and supervisory policies.

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Maybe Zelle is better than we thought

11/15/17

Zelle seemed like banks' catch-up attempt, but it may prove to be a true innovation.

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One small bank's big bet on equipment finance

11/15/17

Beneficial Bancorp in Pennsylvania believes it can make a dent in a relationship-driven business that is expected to have more borrower demand in 2018.

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Five opportunities and challenges in digital lending

11/15/17

Experts in digital lending share useful insights into the potential opportunities and pitfalls, covering everything from mortgages to small business.

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As FHA reserves dwindle, so do odds of premium cut

11/15/17

The Federal Housing Administration was battered by losses this year from reverse mortgages, casting doubt on whether the agency will adopt an Obama-era proposal to reduce mortgage insurance premiums.

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Cordray to leave CFPB by end of month

11/15/17

The announcement by the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ends months of speculation about how long he planned to stay at the agency.

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Banks are increasingly turning to open source projects. Here’s why.

11/15/17

It’s not about saving money. The current allure of open source development is more about attracting talented developers and creating high-quality software.

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Virginia bank changes names after recent acquisition

11/15/17

Bank of McKenney rebranded itself as Touchstone Bank after its merger with CCB Bankshares.

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Online lenders should heed criticism of their effect on borrowers

11/15/17

Evidence that the credit characteristics of online installment borrowers at the time of repayment are consistently worse than at the time of borrowing should be a sobering thought for lenders that have not been fully tested in a credit downturn.

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As new real-time payments go live, much work remains

11/15/17

This week's first transaction over The Clearing House's Real-Time Payments system may be a huge step for speeding up payments in the U.S., but it also highlights the long road still ahead.

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