The U.S. Justice Department and Bank of America have finalized a record settlement of nearly $17 billion. The Charlotte-based bank will pay the government nearly $10 billion and provide an additional $7 billion in consumer relief.
Bank of America has had countless settlements related to its mortgage lending practices that contributed to the financial crisis, but this is far and away the largest. In fact, it's the biggest settlement ever reached between the U.S. Justice Department and a single company.
In a statement, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the settlement resolves significant remaining mortgage-related exposures and allows the company to focus on the future.