mortgages

HSBC's surprise: An $897M charge for toxic U.S. mortgages

05/04/18

Costs rose at the global bank, profit in North America fell 16%, and questions are mounting for new CEO John Flint ahead of the release of his strategic plan.

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AIG earnings decline; Goldman to open bitcoin trading unit

05/03/18

MetLife and Prudential exceed expectations; cybercurrency desk will trade contracts linked to the digital currency’s value.

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Dems seek to compel bank to hand over documents tied to Russia probe

05/01/18

The Federal Savings Bank has been under a spotlight since it was revealed that it provided $16 million in mortgages to onetime Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.

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Mnuchin wants GSE reform in 2019. There's a problem with that

04/30/18

The Treasury secretary has said that he doesn't see changes to the housing finance system happening this year, but he's hopeful something can be done after the elections.

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Santander shakes off branch limits as it regains passing CRA score

04/30/18

The Boston bank said Monday it received a "satisfactory" Community Reinvestment Act rating after being downgraded on its last exam.

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HomeStreet to cut jobs as mortgage business sputters

04/24/18

The Seattle company has faced criticism from an investor over its commitment to the business, which lost money in the first quarter.

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Penalties levied against Wells Fargo miss top execs. Again.

04/24/18

No individuals have been named in connection with the bank’s recent misdeeds, which resulted in a $1 billion fine, even as some senior leaders stand to gain from the government’s tax cut.

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House bill aims to improve transparency of CFPB guidance process

04/23/18

The legislation would prohibit the CFPB from penalizing institutions that rely in good faith on guidance from the bureau.

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Citizens reaps the benefit of 4% growth in consumer lending

04/20/18

The Providence, R.I., company reported a double-digit increase in quarterly profits despite a year-over-year decline in fee-based revenue.

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Wells Fargo’s penance: What’s been done, what’s to come

04/19/18

The latest fine from regulators is expected to be leveled against the bank as early as Friday. But it's far from the only penalty it has paid in recent years, and more may be on the way.

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