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Lending, membership growth lead historic credit union performance

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.

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Veterans MBL bill would increase support to entrepreneurs

Credit unions recognize that financial inclusion and access to capital for entrepreneurs are critical to ensuring the growth and development of vibrant small businesses, CUNA wrote to the House Small Business Committee for its hearing on supporting veteran-owned small business.

Community Development Revolving Loan grants assist NW CUs

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Reminder: 2023 CDRLF grant round open through June 30

Low-income and MDI credit unions have until June 30 to apply for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants. NCUA will administer approximately $3.5 million in CDRLF grants to the most-qualified applicants, subject to the availability of funds.

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NCUA to host June 8 'Discovering MDIs' webinar

A June 8 NCUA webinar will discuss how Minority Depository Institution (MDI) credit unions focus on helping minority communities, which are often underserved, find affordable financial services, and promote greater financial security.

Housing status adds to fair lending concerns

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CUs have ‘considerable interest’ in ensuring FHFA meets core mission

Credit unions provide a vital partnership in helping the Federal Housing Finance Agency achieve its housing mission and goals, CUNA wrote to House Financial Services Committee leaders Tuesday for its hearing on FHFA oversight.

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Sen. Carper announces he will not seek re-election

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2024. He introduced the CUNA and League-supported Data Security Act in 2015 to create a strong, national data security standard for entities that handle consumer information.

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Veteran-owned business lending, FHFA oversight hearings this week

The House is in Washington, D.C., this week, while the Senate is scheduled to be out for the next two weeks, but may return for debt ceiling votes. CUNA will be engaged with hearings on lending to veteran-owned small businesses and oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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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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

Veterans MBL bill would increase support to entrepreneurs

Reminder: 2023 CDRLF grant round open through June 30

NCUA to host June 8 'Discovering MDIs' webinar

CUs have ‘considerable interest’ in ensuring FHFA meets core mission

Sen. Carper announces he will not seek re-election

Veteran-owned business lending, FHFA oversight hearings this week

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