Credit union loans outstanding increased 1.2% in November, compared to a 1.3% increase in October 2022, and a 0.7% increase in November 2021, according to CUNA's latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates. Credit union savings balances decreased -0.3% in November.

CUNA and other organizations called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to comply with its statutory obligations under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) as part of a planned rulemaking concerning credit card penalty fees

Join CUNA’s compliance experts for a Feb. 15 webinar, “NCUA Supervisory Priorities & How CUNA’s CU CMS+ Can Help You Prepare.” The webinar hosts will break down the primary areas of focus NCUA has identified for 2023.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to establish a public registry of nonbanks’ terms and conditions in form contracts. The rule would not apply to credit unions.

CUNA Manager of State Outreach Tylik McMillan spoke at the White House at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday. McMillan discussed community mobilization and financial access and inclusion for men of color.

CUNA requested the NCUA Board examine the current interest rate cap for federal credit union loans, including consideration of increasing the fixed rate cap or adopting a floating rate cap in a letter to the agency

NCUA issued a letter to credit unions outlining the agency's supervisory priorities and other updates to its examination program for 2023. It also notes NCUA's exam flexibility initiative will continue in 2023, which establishes an extended exam cycle for certain credit unions.

CUNA supports the Federal Reserve Board’s proposal to publish a list of institutions with access to accounts and services through the Reserve Banks and asks it to include additional information.

CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk said inflation pressures eased significantly in December, with prices declining for the first time since May 2020. This greatly boosts the odds that the Federal Reserve will pivot from its current aggressive policy stance.