Bankruptcy Blogs

Lenders in the construction market hold their breath as economy reopens

06/16/20

The availability of some loans used to build homes dried up due to the coronavirus. Opening up the economy may help if it doesn't lead to a spike in infections, and if consumer demand persists.

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Consumer advocates allege bias in CFPB task force

06/16/20

A lawsuit filed Tuesday argues that the bureau's establishment of the panel looking into regulatory changes violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

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Bank interest in Main Street Lending Program ‘substantial,’ Powell says

06/16/20

The Fed chairman updated senators about the agency's new credit facility for midsize firms struggling in the pandemic. He also left open the possibility of additional stress tests to gauge the industry’s coronavirus response.

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Small Business Reorganization After Covid-19 Pandemic: Better and Cheaper Options

06/16/20

In a recent article the New York Times, citing a poll, rather pessimistically stated that more than 40% of the small businesses in the country could close permanently in the next six months http://www.georgiabankruptcyblog.com/files/2020/06/etrerr-1-300x200.jpg 300w, http://www.georgiabankruptcyblog.com/files/2020/06/etrerr-1-640x427.jp

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Home improvement lending heating up during pandemic

06/16/20

Shelter-in-place orders have given homeowners the time to pursue upgrades and repairs, and banks are seizing the opportunity to help finance the projects.

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‘Another unprecedented period’: FDIC reports dramatic 1Q profit drop

06/16/20

In one of the first comprehensive analyses of how the banking industry was affected by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the agency said quarterly income fell by nearly 70% from a year earlier.

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How Patrick Sells is driving culture change at Quontic Bank

06/16/20

Sells, American Banker’s Digital Banker of the Year, explains how he encouraged his team to take risks on projects like a three-minute account opening process and a system that analyzes core data in real time to help set deposit prices.

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Eagle Bancorp adds industry veterans to leadership team

06/16/20

The Maryland company said the additions, including a former bank CEO, will strengthen its “overall operational and strategic management."

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Kabbage lets Uber drivers apply for PPP loans from their phones

06/16/20

The online lender quickly built an app for ride-share drivers with much of their information already filled in.

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Wall Street's best-laid Brexit plans in disarray amid virus

06/16/20

Giant U.S. banks still have to deliver a Brexit plan to get staff across the English Channel before a potential second wave of Covid-19 forces Europe's doors shut again.

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