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Banks could generate more revenue by adding P2P originations to their branch originations, according to a study recently released by research firm Cognizant.
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Banks could bolster top line by partnering with P2P lenders

August 29, 2014

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Subprime auto lending has recently experienced a sharp uptick, and the robust activity has provoked warnings that a bubble is forming.
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Surging subprime auto lending sparks bubble concerns

August 27, 2014

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Credit union lending ramped up in May and June, according to recent reports from the Credit Union National Association.
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Credit union lending heats up in May and June

August 26, 2014

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Fledgling startup companies could one day dominate the banking industry, financial expert Richard Magrann-Wells wrote in a recent American Banker piece.
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Startups could one day dominate the banking industry

August 26, 2014

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JPMorgan Chase recently caused a stir by announcing that utilization rates for its commercial credit lines moved higher in the first half of this year.
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JPMorgan's rising commercial utilization could signal pickup in growth

August 25, 2014

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently provided guidance for mortgage brokers that want to operate using a mini-correspondent lender model, outlining the questions it uses to evaluate these industry participants to determine whether they meet the definition of mini-correspondent.
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CFPB sheds light on mini-correspondent model

August 22, 2014

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As a result of hitting a critical point in its development, the market for Federal Family Education Loan Program loan sales may soon enjoy a sharp rise in activity.
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FFELP loan sales may be poised to take off

August 21, 2014

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Bank mergers and acquisitions have surged lately, as the industry struggles to overcome numerous headwinds including a challenging compliance environment, higher capital requirements and the proliferation of alternative lending.
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Bank M&A activity heats up amid myriad challenges

August 19, 2014

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New financial product structures are growing in availability, and a great deal of the finance industry's innovation centers around this trend, former Citigroup chief executive Vikram Pandit recently told American Banker. Amid this situation, Pandit highlighted a key opportunity.
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New financial product structures are spreading like wildfire, says Citi's Pandit

August 18, 2014

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently took action to clarify best practices surrounding debt sales when it issued guidelines on Aug. 4.
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