Bankers Asking NCUA to Extend Comment Period for Proposed CUSO Rule

Bankers Asking NCUA to Extend Comment Period for Proposed CUSO Rule

After the proposed CUSO lending rule change approved in January by the NCUA Board, bankers are asking for more time to comment.

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House Members Introduce Legislation to Lift MBL Cap During Crisis

House Members Introduce Legislation to Lift MBL Cap During Crisis

Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced legislation in Congress that would lift the credit union member business lending cap of 12.25% during the coronavirus economic emergency in order to allow credit unions to make more loans during the economic crisis, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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Xceed Financial Credit Union to Merge with Kinecta Federal Credit Union

Xceed Financial Credit Union to Merge with Kinecta Federal Credit Union

Emily Claus discusses the merger of Xceed Financial Credit Union and Kinecta Federal Credit Union going into effect next month and debates the reasons behind low member participation.

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Credit Unions Say SBA Has Improved Management of PPP Lending, But That Problems Persist

Credit Unions Say SBA Has Improved Management of PPP Lending, But That Problems Persist

The second iteration of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program is operating much more efficiently than the first version, credit union trade groups said, but added that they continue to run into persistent problems that hamper lenders and borrowers, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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CUNA Continues Push for Liability Protection from Coronavirus Lawsuits

CUNA Continues Push for Liability Protection from Coronavirus Lawsuits

CUNA signed a letter with hundreds of other organizations urging Congress to include temporary coronavirus liability protection in any new economic stimulus legislation, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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Galicia Named Harper’s Chief of Staff

Galicia Named Harper’s Chief of Staff

David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that new NCUA Chairman Todd Harper on Monday announced the appointment of Catherine Galicia as his chief of staff. Before being named chief of staff, Galicia served as Harper’s senior policy counsel.

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Biden Appoints Todd Harper As New NCUA Board Chairman

Biden Appoints Todd Harper As New NCUA Board Chairman

On Monday, January 25th, President Joe Biden appointed Democrat Todd Harper as the new NCUA Board Chairman.

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NCUA Renewing Streamlined CDFI Application Process

NCUA Renewing Streamlined CDFI Application Process

The NCUA will begin accepting applications on Jan. 24 for federally insured, low-income credit unions that want to use the agency’s streamlined qualification process to be certified as Community Development Financial Institutions, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily. The application deadline is April 3.

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Project Give Back: Public Service Credit Union Makes Members’ Christmas Wishes a Reality

Project Give Back: Public Service Credit Union Makes Members’ Christmas Wishes a Reality

Public Service Credit Union decided to play Santa this holiday season with Project Give Back. Emily Claus details how they succeeded in making their members’ wishes come true and inspiring their community.

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Hauptman’s First NCUA Board Meeting: A Ray of Hope

Hauptman’s First NCUA Board Meeting: A Ray of Hope

Chip Filson reflects on Kyle Hauptman’s first NCUA board meeting, how he chose to break from the script, and what it may predict for the rest of his time on the NCUA.

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