GAC Coverage: Hood Reports Mostly Good News (But Some CUs are Going to Get an Invoice) 02/28/2023 07:19 pm WASHINGTON—NCUA is preparing to refund more than $60 million to certain credit unions, while others will be sending more money to the agency, Board Member Rodney Hood announced during CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference.
GAC Coverage: NCUA Chairman IDs Areas Where CUs Should Focus; Oversight of OD Programs Coming 02/28/2023 07:19 pm WASHINGTON—Although they face other issues, NCUA Chairman Todd Harper is urging credit unions to remain focused on interest rate, liquidity, cybersecurity, and consumer compliance risks.
GAC Coverage: On First-Ever DEI Tuesday, What Not Evolving Could Cost CUs 02/28/2023 08:56 pm WASHINGTON—One CEO fears that if credit unions don’t start finding younger people to staff their boards, the result will be both a failure of the DEI efforts and perhaps even the failure of credit unions themselves.
73 CUs Win Awards From CDFI, NACA Programs 02/28/2023 08:52 pm WASHINGTON–Seventy-three credit unions are among the 252 community development financial institutions (CDFIS) that have been awarded $194.1 million in Financial Assistance (FA) awards.
GAC Coverage: Hauptman Sounds Upbeat Note But Has Caution for CUs Around Liquidity, Auto Loans 02/28/2023 07:19 pm WASHINGTON–NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman had generally upbeat reviews for the state of the agency and credit unions, but he did note concerns around liquidity and car loans at credit unions.
Bills in Idaho, Florida Would Affect Credit Unions, Banks Related to Firearms, Ammunition 03/02/2023 06:40 pm BOISE, Idaho–Bill related to firearms and ammunition have been introduced in two separate states that would affect credit unions and banks if enacted.
Saying It Will Boost More Inclusive Mortgage Lending, Equifax Adds Telco, Utilities & Other Payments to Consumer Files 03/02/2023 06:42 pm ATLANTA—Saying it is seeking to support financially inclusive mortgage lending, Equifax said it has become the first national credit reporting agency to make certain telecommunications, pay TV and utilities attributes available to mortgage lenders to “provide a fuller picture of consumers' financial profiles.”
National CU Foundation Releases Impact Report Highlighting Its Contributions During 2022 03/02/2023 06:56 pm MADISON, Wis.– The National Credit Union Foundation is reporting its new Impact Report shows it helped credit unions navigate the modern-day challenges of growing membership, managing risk, retaining talent and developing a mission-driven culture in 2022.