NCUA’s Quarterly U.S. Map Review Reveals Credit Unions Weathering the Economy

NCUA’s Quarterly U.S. Map Review Reveals Credit Unions Weathering the Economy

CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the latest NCUA quarterly U.S. map review, which shows that the median credit union may be struggling in key metrics when compared with the year prior.

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NCUA Extends Temporary Interest Rate Ceiling for Federal Credit Unions

NCUA Extends Temporary Interest Rate Ceiling for Federal Credit Unions

The NCUA board voted in July to extend the 18 percent interest rate ceiling through May 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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Illinois Law Restricting Interchange Fees Unites Banks and Credit Union Groups

Illinois Law Restricting Interchange Fees Unites Banks and Credit Union Groups

Banking and Credit Union groups have joined forces to file a legal complaint in Illinois to oppose the recently signed Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Esteban Camargo reports on the groups’ filing and the law it seeks to prevent.

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Small Businesses Present Opportunities to Serve Your Community

Small Businesses Present Opportunities to Serve Your Community

Offering business membership and commercial lending is an opportunity not just for revenue, but also to serve your community. Esteban Camargo looks at the numbers and makes the case for kicking off your business servicing program soon.

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America’s Credit Unions Voices Opposition to Act Aimed at Consumer Protection

America’s Credit Unions Voices Opposition to Act Aimed at Consumer Protection

Last week’s introduction of the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act has caused a stir among the banking and credit union industries. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the bill and the response from America’s Credit Unions.

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NCUA Board Approves Proposed Rules and FCU Loan Interest Rate Ceiling

NCUA Board Approves Proposed Rules and FCU Loan Interest Rate Ceiling

Last week at a meeting of the NCUA Board of Directors, the members voted 2-1 in favor of two proposed rules: one on incentive-based compensation and another a revised proposal on succession planning. The incentive-based compensation rule addresses requirements laid out in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...

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Credit Unions Behind on CDRLF Grant Applications Now Have Until July 12

Credit Unions Behind on CDRLF Grant Applications Now Have Until July 12

On July 8, the National Credit Union Administration announced that it has extended the deadline for applying for the 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF). Interested and eligible credit unions now have until July 12 to submit their application. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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Takeaways from the CU*Answers 2024 Leadership Conference

Takeaways from the CU*Answers 2024 Leadership Conference

CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2025. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!

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Congress Should Not Give NCUA Third Party Oversight Argues NACUSO

Congress Should Not Give NCUA Third Party Oversight Argues NACUSO

Last week, in a letter written to Congress, NACUSO urged Capitol Hill not to grant the NCUA authority over third parties, including credit unions service organizations, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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CDFI, LID, and MDI: What’s the Difference?

CDFI, LID, and MDI: What’s the Difference?

The credit union world is chock full of acronyms. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo looks at community development financial institutions (CDFIs), low-income credit unions (LICUs), and minority depository institutions (MDIs); what they mean and the benefits each provide.

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