Jackie Stewart is the executive editor of American Banker Magazine. Previously, she covered breaking news, community banks and mergers and acquisitions for American Banker before being named as the managing editor of the Credit Union Journal. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2006, Jackie taught for two years in the Bronx, N.Y., through Teach for America.
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Home-renovation loans to add features such as offices and pools could be one source of lending as credit unions struggle with overall sluggish loan demand.
July 24 -
The outbreak has completely upended whatever expectations the industry had heading into 2020. Here's key areas that have been shaped by the pandemic, some potentially forever.
June 24 -
The Ohio company agreed to buy TransCounty Title Agency, which has five offices around Columbus.
September 4 -
Blue Lion Capital, which has been a vocal critic of the Seattle company's strategy, also wants management to consider selling its MSR portfolio.
June 15 -
Capitol Federal Financial has mostly relied on mortgages throughout its history. Its acquisition of a commercial lender will change that.
May 11 -
Mutual of Omaha Bank's purchase of Synergy One Lending will add reverse mortgages to its product line.
May 10 -
The Seattle company has faced criticism from an investor over its commitment to the business, which lost money in the first quarter.
April 24 -
Optimism that the #MeToo movement will have a positive influence is high among bankers who participated in a recent survey on sexual harassment. But there is also concern that it could lead to gender discrimination in hiring and mentoring.
March 27 -
BankFirst Financial Services in Columbus, Miss., has acquired HomeFirst, a mortgage services firm.
March 15 -
Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.
March 12