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Small Business Loans Decreased in 2023 as Lending Standards Tightened

Small Business Loans Decreased in 2023 as Lending Standards Tightened
Small Business Loans Decreased in 2023 as Lending Standards Tightened
December 16, 2024  |  SMBs

Small business and small farm loans decreased in 2023 as interest rates rose and lending standards tightened, according to three federal banking agencies with responsibilities...

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FDIC Finds More ‘Problem Banks,’ Now at 3-Year High
FDIC Finds More ‘Problem Banks,’ Now at 3-Year High
December 16, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s roster of “problem banks” continues to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CFPB Finds ‘Range’ of Unlawful Student Loan Market Activities
CFPB Finds ‘Range’ of Unlawful Student Loan Market Activities
December 16, 2024  |  CFPB

A new regulatory report shows a variety of unlawful activity in America’s student loan market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CFPB: High Interest Rates Drove ‘Significant Decline’ in Mortgage Lending in 2023
CFPB: High Interest Rates Drove ‘Significant Decline’ in Mortgage Lending in 2023
December 13, 2024  |  CFPB

Residential mortgage lending activities showed a “significant decline” in 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Friday (Dec. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Affirm’s Lending Capacity Gets Boost From Sixth Street Investment
Affirm’s Lending Capacity Gets Boost From Sixth Street Investment
December 13, 2024  |  BNPL

Payment network Affirm and global investment firm Sixth Street have formed a long-term capital partnership in which Sixth Street will invest up to $4 billion...

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Banks Step Up Due Diligence on Non-Bank Borrowers
Banks Step Up Due Diligence on Non-Bank Borrowers
December 13, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

For banks, the ever-expanding push into global markets also has included a broadening of lending activities — to the tune of trillions of dollars. Get...

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Slope Launches Commercial BNPL Card Powered by Marqeta
Slope Launches Commercial BNPL Card Powered by Marqeta
December 12, 2024  |  BNPL

Slope launched a commercial buy now, pay later (BNPL) card solution powered by Marqeta. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: Walmart and Ribbit Lead FinTech One’s $300 Million Funding Round
Report: Walmart and Ribbit Lead FinTech One’s $300 Million Funding Round
December 12, 2024  |  Investments

Walmart and investment firm Ribbit Capital are reportedly leading a funding round of more than $300 million for FinTech startup One, which is majority-owned by...

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