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Senate passes Financial Literacy Month resolution

Senators recognized the importance of Financial Literacy Month with passage of Senate Resolution 185 – introduced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. and supported by CUNA and the Leagues – that emphasizes the importance of personal financial education.

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Credit card late fee proposal ‘gross deviation’ of CFPB rulemaking standards

The CFPB credit card late fee proposed rule is a “gross deviation from the Bureau’s standards for issuing policies grounded in sound and relevant data,” CUNA wrote in response to the proposal, which would uniformly reduce the level of permissible credit card late fees.

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CUNA economics: ‘The time to act is now’

CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk responded to the Federal Reserve raising its benchmark Federal Funds interest rate by 25 basis points at its Wednesday meeting – pushing the overnight rate above 5% for the first time in over 15 years.

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CDFI Fund expects to resume application acceptance in Fall 2023

The CDFI Fund announced this week it anticipates that it will resume accepting CDFI Certification Application submissions in the fall of 2023. It paused accepting new applications Oct. 1, 2022 and was expected to resume in April.

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Strong, sustainable NFIP serves best interest of housing market

CUNA strongly supports efforts to pass long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and encourages the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee to focus on solutions to ensure costs are rooted in actual risk to property.

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CUNA applauds MLO rule review, suggests modernizations

CUNA applauds the CFPB's decision to review and consider modernization for its mortgage loan originator rules, and said credit unions generally report they have successfully implemented policies and training to ensure compliance with the rule over the last decade.

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CUNA requests extension of credit card late fee proposal comment deadline

CUNA joined other financial services trade organizations Monday in making a second request that the CFPB extend the deadline for its proposed rule on credit card late fees to June 18, 45 days past the current May 3 deadline.

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Sen. Kennedy introduces CFPB cost-benefit analysis bill

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the CUNA and League-supported Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act Monday. The bill would require the CFPB to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and other procedures as part of any rulemaking activity.

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Sen. Cardin announces he will not seek re-election

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., announced Monday he will not run for re-election in 2024. Cardin—chair of the Senate Small Business Committee—has served in the Senate since 2007, prior to that he served in the House representing Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District starting in 1987.

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NFIP, rural housing, bank failure hearings scheduled this week

The Senate is in Washington, D.C., this week and will consider judicial nominations, while the House is in recess. The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will conduct several hearings this week of interest to credit unions.

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 Financial Literacy Month resolution

Credit card late fee proposal ‘gross deviation’ of CFPB rulemaking standards

CUNA economics: ‘The time to act is now’

CDFI Fund expects to resume application acceptance in Fall 2023

Strong, sustainable NFIP serves best interest of housing market

CUNA applauds MLO rule review, suggests modernizations

CUNA requests extension of credit card late fee proposal comment deadline

Sen. Kennedy introduces CFPB cost-benefit analysis bill

Sen. Cardin announces he will not seek re-election

NFIP, rural housing, bank failure hearings scheduled this week

Summer 2023

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