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Quicken reduces size of IPO; Democrats call for a new Fed mandate

08/06/20

The big mortgage lender now expects to raise only $1.8 billion after originally setting a goal of $3.3 billion; the bill would make reducing racial inequality an official part of the Fed’s mission.

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More banks opt to sell PPP loans as heavy lifting nears

08/05/20

Many sellers are ditching the loans to avoid the cumbersome forgiveness process. For others, the Paycheck Protection Program was never a strategic fit.

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Biggest U.S. banks have more than $150 billion of deferred loans

08/05/20

Deferrals on residential mortgages and home-equity loans have been a common theme at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wells Fargo extends work from home until at least Oct. 1

08/05/20

“We do not yet know when we’ll return to a more traditional operating model,” a company spokesperson said.

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EBay offering loans to merchants through partnership with LendingPoint

08/05/20

The e-commerce site and online lender have teamed up to let eBay sellers borrow up to $25,000.

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Latest NCUA board nominee clears Senate Banking Committee

08/05/20

Kyle Hauptman is not likely to be confirmed to the National Credit Union Administration board until after Labor Day, though the regulator is not scheduled to meet again until mid-September.

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Senate bill would provide CDFIs $2B lifeline for emergencies

08/05/20

The account would complement the existing Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and could be replenished annually if banks and credit unions use the funds to help when natural disasters and other crises occur.

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Housing groups seek change to FHA loan restriction on student debt

08/05/20

An industry coalition wants to ensure borrowers who took out certain types of loans to fund their education aren’t locked out of access to historically low mortgage rates.

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This fintech didn't let a crisis go to waste

08/05/20

Tresl CEO Christine Pierson says the specialty finance firm has turned challenges into opportunities during the pandemic, including expanding recruitment nationally since new hires can work from home.

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How DoorDash and a challenger bank helped rescue a restaurant

08/05/20

The owner of The Shuckery in Petaluma, Calif., says she was unable to get a Paycheck Protection Program loan until she responded to an email from the delivery service and BlueVine.

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