Lending

Fed data shows credit union balances rose for credit cards and other consumer loans in August, while continuing to fall at banks.

Meeting members’ needs for affordable, specialized financing doesn’t have to mean building an entirely new lending infrastructure.

Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke says higher prices will shift buyer psychology.

At best, calculators are basic estimation tools, and at worst, they are ticking compliance risk time bombs.

New research finds prime and sub-prime consumers highly value such features and would switch to accounts that offer them.

Expected impact from tariffs has been delayed at the least, and demand has been slightly stronger than in 2024.