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Meta Financial to offer loans through online lender

01/26/18

Meta expects to originate $500 million to $1 billion in personal loans as part of a three-year partnership with Liberty Lending in New York.

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Bill to boost SBA lending comes with strings attached

01/26/18

The proposed legislation would give the agency authority to increase funding for the 7(a) program — with several caveats designed to manage exposure.

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Seacoast in Fla. reported higher profit in spite of hits from hurricanes

01/26/18

The Florida company reported increased net income even though its loan pipelines and production were hurt by last year's storms.

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HomeStreet adds director after rejecting investor's push for a seat

01/26/18

The Seattle company, which is gearing up for a proxy battle with Blue Lion Capital, appointed a former U.S. Bancorp executive to fill a board vacancy.

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Ameris to make big Atlanta push with Hamilton acquisition

01/26/18

Ameris would gain 24 Atlanta-area branches in the $406 million deal.

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Cost savings from regtech won't come overnight

01/26/18

There’s a lot of hype surrounding up-and-coming regulatory technologies, including the use of AI and robotics, but banks will have to be patient to see big returns on those investments.

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Taking aim at bitcoin; CFPB delays prepaid card rule

01/26/18

Several banks won’t process cybercurrency transactions while others are reviewing their policies; agency promises flexibility to lenders.

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‘Is anyone [in] this Administration clean?’: Comments of the week

01/25/18

Readers weigh in on how Mick Mulvaney is remaking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, chime in on JPMorgan’s plans to roll out more branches, react to fee income trends and more.

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One-time charges overshadow higher revenue at Iberiabank

01/25/18

The Louisiana company recorded charges tied to recently passed tax reform and the purchase of Sabadell United Bank.

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SVB's profits jump on stronger venture lending, wider margins

01/25/18

Earnings at the Santa Clara, Calif., company were boosted by a 16% increase in lending, as well as gains on the company's investments in Roku.

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