The Treasury’s CDFI Fund is being used to grow local economies and serve communities in need, CUNA wrote to the House Appropriations subcommittee on financial services and general government. There are 285 certified CDFI credit unions.

Federally insured, low-income credit unions that want to become certified Community Development Financial Institutions can apply to use the NCUA’s qualification process for streamlined CDFI certification from Jan. 13 through Feb. 9. 

CUNA opposes an administration-proposed $151 million cut to the Capital Magnet Fund, which CDFI credit unions use to support affordable housing. The cut is part of an administration package of proposed multi billion-dollar spending cuts.

Aguirre is known for her dedication to serving the underserved in her community.

'We will ensure that you’re serving safely and soundly, but we’re not going to micromanage your business.'

WASHINGTON (3/15/16)--The U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund continues to move forward with its Framework for the Future, a strategic road map for the fund.

Credit union service to Native American communities will be highlighted in a webinar scheduled by the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

The Louisiana Credit Union League has announced a partnership with CU Strategic Planning that will help credit unions in the state achieve certification as Community Development Financial Institutions.

New CDFI fund director will serve as keynote speaker for fourth-annual CDFI Certified CU Roundtable.

More CUs seek CDFI certification to boost growth in underserved communities.