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Another Maryland threat to bank partner model lending

CFPB Monitor

The OCFR claims that the Bank’s failure to hold the required lending licenses makes the loans unenforceable and prohibits Atlanticus/Fortiva from collecting any amounts on the loans.

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How aviation lending took this Midwestern bank to Ireland

American Banker

UMB Financial’s success in aviation financing has boosted fee income, and the Missouri company has opened an office in Dublin — a hub for airplane sales and leases that could get busier as the airline industry restructures. ]].

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

In such an environment, community banks should focus on the power of their relationships with customers, according to Kent Kirby, a retired banker with 39 years of experience in all aspects of commercial banking; lending, loan review, back-room operations, portfolio management, portfolio analytics, and credit policy.

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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

Perficient

Pay in 4 is not currently available for residents of Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or any US Territories. Notable merchant partners include Best Buy, Home Depot, and Target. So, if there’s usually no interest being charged for BNPL purchases, how do these companies make any money?

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Chase Plans Expansion In Top US Markets In 2019

PYMNTS

Louis, Missouri; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Kansas and Greenville, South Carolina, among others. Over the next five years, the bank plans to open 400 new locations, which will need about 3,000 employees. The bank said about 30 percent of the branches will be in low or moderately low income communities.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

Missouri Bank sharpens focus on trimming expenses. Higher-volume lending has become more important to profitability. Calculated Lending. Budgeting for expanded lending starts with a strategic plan. Minnesota bank makes high-volume SBA lending a profitable specialty. Vigilant Eyeshades. Outsized Outsourcing.

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Receiver for payday lenders sued by CFPB files malpractice lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The court-appointed receiver for a group of interrelated companies sued by the CFPB in September 2014 for engaging in allegedly unlawful online payday lending activities has filed a malpractice lawsuit against the law firm that assisted in drafting the loan documents used by the companies.