Payment and predictive analytic firm FICO says a survey of financial institution risk officers finds confidence in growing consumer demand.

Analysis shows Republican-leaning states particularly affected in areas of home purchasing and student lending.

Analysis shows Republican-leaning states particularly affected in areas of home purchasing and student lending.

The prospect of renewed Congressional budget fights helped undercut consumer spending last month, according to a report from First Data.

Rivermark Credit Union in Beaverton, Ore., found moving to a more automated housing finance system sharply increased its completed applications.

Rivermark Credit Union in Beaverton, Ore., found moving to a more automated housing finance system sharply increased its completed applications.

Foreclosure rates keep dropping nationwide, but some areas still seeing losses.

Foreclosure rates keep dropping nationwide, but some areas still seeing losses.