Bankruptcy Blogs

HomeTrust in N.C. sells $160 million in mortgages

12/20/19

The company plans to sell more mortgages in the first quarter, which would bring its loan-to-deposit ratio below 100%.

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There’s a ‘true lender’ fight brewing in California

12/20/19

The state has proposed a law to cap the interest rate on certain consumer loans, but nonbanks aim to skirt it by seeking a rent-a-charter.

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Evans Bancorp turns to acquisition to enter a new market

12/20/19

The New York company will enter Rochester as part of its $35 million purchase of FSB Bancorp.

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Goldman in settlement talks with DOJ; Congress members ask JPM about equality

12/20/19

The bank could pay about $2 billion to close the 1MDB case in the U.S.; in letters lawmakers ask Dimon about policies to combat racism.

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10 banking policymakers to watch in 2020

12/19/19

Impeachment continues to dominate Congress, but legislation the industry seeks is still pending and the bank regulators have a full agenda. Here are the figures who will drive the policy debate.

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Small banks turn to subordinated debt to fund growth

12/19/19

Lower interest rates are allowing banks to use the cheaper capital to repay higher-cost debt and prepare for future expansion.

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Cambridge Financial in Mass. to buy neighboring cooperative bank

12/19/19

The company will pay about $58 million in cash for Melrose Bancorp.

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OCC files appeal in fintech charter case

12/19/19

In October, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero ruled against the OCC in a case brought by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

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Forecast for bank stocks in 2020: Not so bad

12/19/19

The fresh optimism is starting to outweigh some of the worries hanging over the sector heading into the new year.

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Waters will call Wells Fargo's board members to testify in 2020

12/19/19

House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters said oversight of the bank will be a focus for the panel next year.

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