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Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Is a personal loan for you?

Personal loans have surged in popularity, due in part to increasing consumer confidence and a growing array of online lenders to provide them.

Terrible Financial Advice: Top 10 Tips You Shouldn't Follow

It seems like everyone from bloggers to your next-door neighbor doles out financial advice these days. It can be difficult figuring out who to believe, and bad tips can pop up as frequently as thunderstorms in the summertime

What Is the Difference Between a Bank and a Credit Union?

Labeled as profit mongers who invent outrageous fees and give mediocre customer service, banks have not made a good impression on consumers. As a result, many of us end up looking for alternatives.…

5 Tips For Small Business Owners Looking To Get A Bank Loan

The economy’s continued expansion could have you, like many business owners, optimistic about your company’s growth prospects for this year and going forward.

Why Wall Street suddenly soured on Discover and other consumer lenders

Investors worry that rising inflation means fewer people will be paying their credit card bills on time.

Will Credit Unions Replace Banks?

Credit unions are gaining more popularity among consumers as alternatives to banks for their higher rates and lower fees.

How to protect yourself from fraud by your own bank

We often monitor our accounts to check for outside fraud, but that's not enough.

Is a credit union better than a bank?

Have you ever wondered if a credit union is better than a bank? The choice between the two will ultimately boil down to the different... more >

Too many gaps in banks' fraud-prevention systems

Criminals' efforts to steal identities and take over accounts have become increasingly sophisticated. Banks must upgrade their mitigation processes, which can be held back by antiquated systems and organizational silos.

“Hey, Don’t you bank at a Credit Union?”

Do you belong to a credit union? If so, has anyone ever asked you about that? Maybe someone walked up and said “Hey Joe, don’t you bank at a credit union?” What was your reply?…

Credit Union vs. Bank: Know the Difference

Interest rates remain low, though that’s no reason to stow your money under your mattress. Hiding ...

Can Tech Bring Small-Dollar Loans Back to Banks?

Some banks are looking to reenter small-dollar consumer lending now that a recent CFPB proposal has given them greater regulatory clarity. But they may need help from technology companies to make a very labor-intensive business more profitable.

Take it to the Bank, or Go Credit Union?

Looking to decide whether to sign up at a bank or credit union? SelectQuote shares some benefits and drawbacks for each to help you choose

What’s the Difference Between a Credit Union and a Bank?

When deciding on a financial institution, you should know that there’s a big difference between credit union and bank services. Find out more here.

What’s The Difference Between A Bank And A Credit Union?

When you’re looking for a new checking or savings account, a loan or a line of credit, you have more choices than just the myriad local and national banks that compete for your business. An often-overlooked option for these sorts of products is the credit union, which offers many of the same types o

Who Funds Mortgage Loans? Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Banks, and Brokers

Mortgage Banks channels can typically move much faster than commercial banks b/c they are less regulated, smaller and more nimble.