Homebuying surge has lenders in hiring mode

With the economy now on much firmer footing and more people back at work, Americans are entering the homebuying market in droves, stretching the staff of financial services providers thin and necessitating increased hiring to accommodate heightened demand. April was a particularly robust period for home loan lending activity. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, application ...

2018-06-20T22:26:01-05:00June 20th, 2018|

5 Effective Ways to Assess an Employer’s Brand During the Interview

More than a quarter of the way through 2018, well over 750,000 jobs have been added to the nation's payrolls, according to the Labor Department, providing both those out of work and individuals looking for a fresh start with plenty of employment opportunities. Add to that an unemployment rate of 2 percent among managerial-level professionals. ...

2018-06-12T19:38:43-05:00June 12th, 2018|

Employment Summary for May 2018

Considerable spikes in employment characterized the U.S. economy in May - more than enough to offset an April jobs report viewed as underwhelming in numerous respects. According to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payroll employment in America rose by 223,000 through May. This was nearly 100,000 more than ...

2018-06-08T21:01:37-05:00June 8th, 2018|

New FDIC Chair Approved by Senate

Last Thursday, the Senate confirmed Jelena McWilliams as the new chair of the FDIC. McWilliams will replace former chairman Martin Gruenberg. Jelena McWilliams was the executive vice president and chief legal officer for Fifth Third Bank. McWilliams confirmation comes at a pivotal time for the financial industry. The Federal Reserve is preparing for many changes ...

2018-06-02T00:29:19-05:00June 2nd, 2018|