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Senate passes debt relief bill, Biden signature next

The Senate passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746) late Thursday night, which extends the U.S. debt ceiling to Jan. 1, 2025. President Biden is expected to sign the measure shortly.

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Regulators issue AVM proposal, WH addresses appraisal bias efforts

NCUA and other federal financial regulators issued a proposed rule regarding Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) Thursday, part of several efforts announced by the Biden administration to address racial bias in home valuations.

Lending, membership growth highlight July MCUEs

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Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.8% in March

Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.8% in March, compared to a 0.5% increase in February 2023, and a 1.7% increase in March 2022, according to CUNA's latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates.

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CFPB seeks new CUAC members, applications open July 3 to 16

The CFPB will accept applications to its Credit Union Advisory Council and other advisory committees July 3 through 16. The CUAC advises the CFPB on regulating consumer financial products or services via the unique perspective of credit unions.

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NCUA Designates June as MDI Awareness Month

The designation aims to enhance understanding of how these credit unions serve communities in need.

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CUNA to host free webinar on FedNow service strategy June 13

CUNA’s latest webinar on the FedNow service will take place June 13, and will cover planning for FedNow service. The webinar is free to CUNA members and features Joni Hopkins, vice president of customer relations at the Chicago Federal Reserve.

Lending, membership growth lead historic credit union performance

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Debt ceiling deal has credit union implications

Congress is expected to vote this week on the debt ceiling deal reached over the weekend that would suspend the debt ceiling until Jan. 1, 2025. The legislation contains several implications for credit unions, including rescinding unspent funds from the Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program.

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FOM proposal is ‘important step’ toward more inclusive CU membership

NCUA’s proposed field of membership changes would reduce unnecessary burdens and increase efficiency in the FOM application process, CUNA wrote to the agency Tuesday. adding the proposed changes would help credit unions deliver necessary financial services to more consumers.

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Sullivan: Stories, data are most important parts of advocacy

Credit union lenders must be an active part of advocacy, CUNA Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel Elizabeth Sullivan told the American Credit Union Mortgage Association’s OnPoint podcast, since they're the ones working to serve members while complying with the rules and regulations.

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CUNA-requested proposal would expand CDA charity definition

The NCUA board issued a proposal to update the definition of “qualified charity” in its Charitable Donation Accounts (CDA) rule at its Thursday meeting. CUNA requested NCUA add 501(c)(19) veterans organizations in addition to currently allowed 501(c)(3) organizations in June 2022.

Summer 2023

Credit Union Magazine’s Summer 2023 issue highlights the lending outlook for the rest of the year, how credit unions leverage fintech companies to boost digital lending, the power of lending partnerships, common Bank Secrecy Act violations, and the shift board members must make when becoming chair.

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Senate passes debt relief bill, Biden signature next

Regulators issue AVM proposal, WH addresses appraisal bias efforts

Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.8% in March

CFPB seeks new CUAC members, applications open July 3 to 16

NCUA Designates June as MDI Awareness Month

CUNA to host free webinar on FedNow service strategy June 13

Debt ceiling deal has credit union implications

FOM proposal is ‘important step’ toward more inclusive CU membership

Sullivan: Stories, data are most important parts of advocacy

CUNA-requested proposal would expand CDA charity definition

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