Lending

Some mortgage firms have generated revenue in recent years through rapid, repeated refinances of veterans' loans.

The number of people over 65 is growing. The number getting guaranteed income from a commercial arrangement is shrinking.

MBLs as a whole grew 13.4% last year to $68.9 billion, accounting for 9.1% of total loans.

The market for leveraged loans is traditionally controlled by banks acting as agents between borrowers and investors.

The economy is expected to expand 2.8% this year, with inflation rising slightly above the Fed's 2% target.

CUNA Mutual Group reports a slowdown in most non-car sectors.