Merger Will Extend Citizens Business Bank’s Reach into Bay Area

Merger Will Extend Citizens Business Bank’s Reach into Bay Area

CVB Financial Corp., the holding company for Citizens Business Bank, and Heritage Commerce Corp. have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $811 million. The combination will expand Ontario-based... Read more »
FHFA says Federal Home Loan Banks have offered more support to affordable housing efforts

FHFA says Federal Home Loan Banks have offered more support to affordable housing efforts

The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) saw significant growth in support of affordable housing and community development in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).... Read more »
FDIC finds banks violated RESPA on mortgage brokerage payments

FDIC finds banks violated RESPA on mortgage brokerage payments

Mortgage brokers’ compensation is in the spotlight after a recent Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) test concluded that some financial institutions failed to prove that payments were “reasonably related” to the value of services... Read more »
Banks report tightened lending standards for nearly all residential mortgages: Fed survey

Banks report tightened lending standards for nearly all residential mortgages: Fed survey

Banks reported having tightened lending standards across almost all categories of residential real estate loans over the fourth quarter of 2023 amid an elevated interest rate environment. There’s some optimism, however. With... Read more »

Flagstar Bank’s one-stop-shop model revolves around brokers’ best interests

Flagstar’s presence and expertise in the third-party wholesale mortgage origination market have combined to create a history of success extending over 35 years. The company’s close partnerships with mortgage brokers and correspondents... Read more »
List of Failed Banks in the United States 2023 [Recent]

List of Failed Banks in the United States 2023 [Recent]

In this blog post, we will be reviewing the list of failed banks in the United States. It’s never good news when we hear about a bank failure, and unfortunately, there have been... Read more »
Figure hires banks for lending arm IPO: Bloomberg

Figure hires banks for lending arm IPO: Bloomberg

Mike Cagney’s financial technology firm Figure Technologies has taken another step to go public with its lending division, LendCo, hiring investment banks to coordinate the initial public offering (IPO), per a Bloomberg report.  People familiar... Read more »
Opinion: IMB servicers do a better job than banks on loss mitigation

Opinion: IMB servicers do a better job than banks on loss mitigation

Fifteen years ago, the TARP bailout bill was signed into law. $700 billion in taxpayer funds were authorized to help stabilize the economy in free fall in the wake of the Lehman bankruptcy... Read more »
List of FDIC-Insured Banks in 2023: Is Your Bank Insured?

List of FDIC-Insured Banks in 2023: Is Your Bank Insured?

When it comes to keeping your hard-earned money safe, one of the most important factors to consider is the financial institution where you choose to deposit it. This is where the Federal... Read more »
Which Banks Are in Danger of Failing or Collapse 2023

Which Banks Are in Danger of Failing or Collapse 2023

Recently, a report posted on the Social Science Research Network found that 186 banks in the United States are at risk of failure or collapse due to rising interest rates and a... Read more »