Credit Unions and Small Businesses: A Niche Market You May Be Overlooking

Credit Unions and Small Businesses: A Niche Market You May Be Overlooking

As community-focused institutions, credit unions are often seeking more ways to get involved and support the neighborhoods they serve. Route 31 Credit Union’s Nick Green shares insights on a market credit unions should be working hand-in-hand with to build their communities, but tend to overlook: small businesses.

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With a Little Help from Our Friends: What Credit Unions Can Do to Prepare for Cannabis Banking Partnerships

With a Little Help from Our Friends: What Credit Unions Can Do to Prepare for Cannabis Banking Partnerships

As the future of credit unions’ relationship with cannabis businesses lies in the hands of Congress, Stacy Brower details ways for credit unions to prepare for these accounts, should the SAFE Act pass.

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Marijuana Banking Bill Introduced in Senate

Marijuana Banking Bill Introduced in Senate

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would make it easier for credit unions and banks to provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.

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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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Credit Union Trade Groups Renew Push for Member Business Loan Cap Increase

Credit Union Trade Groups Renew Push for Member Business Loan Cap Increase

David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports on credit union trade groups who are renewing their call for Congress to lift the credit union Member Business Lending cap, saying the limit is an arbitrary restriction that keeps financial institutions from providing crucial assistance during the coronavirus economic crisis.

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