Treasury launches new financial inclusion push
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced an initiative aimed at enhancing financial inclusion. The plan includes calling on U.S. banks to participate in upholding fairness and expanding consumer financial access.
Buying a home has never been harder. Some fintechs say they can help.
Esusu, Foyer, Divvy Homes and Tomo Mortgage are among the fintechs trying to give first-time homebuyers a break, alongside community development financial institutions like Southern Bancorp.
Townstone Financial agrees to settle redlining case
The Chicago-area lender, which at first was able to get the suit quashed, agreed to end the discrimination case by paying a $105,000 fine.
Why Marqeta became a BNPL matchmaker
The payment company is connecting installment lenders with borrowers who may be looking for a product instead of a specific company.