511 Quotes About Banks

There are a lot of people who would build there if they'd change the flood zone. There are a lot of houses over there that could be renovated, but the banks are reluctant to lend money because of the flood plain.

It wouldn't be a surprise if one of the smaller UK banks got bought, but Northern Rock have always had a disciplined organic growth investment model of their own, so it would be something new for them.

The lion's share of loans are generated by the federal loan program, but increasingly, there are a lot of private alternative loan programs offered by banks and savings and loan institutions out there, too.

It's the basic economics of higher supply, lower price. Leasing companies lost money and banks jumped out of the leasing market. So the industry got more disciplined and now there are fewer vehicles around, so prices are going up again.

The trend follows the banks - the freer the bank is with money, the more people borrow. That can get people in trouble real fast. I think we're going to find out here soon if that's going to happen where we live.

Surcharges aren't only unfair to the consumers who pay them. They'll ultimately lead to bigger banks and fewer choices, which means higher fees for everyone,

A contingent bailout policy - implicit or explicit - must be coupled with some regulation of what banks can and cannot do. For example, a ban on lending to uncreditworthy customers might well make sense.

It's the banks that are leading it up.

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