NCUA Issues Guidance on Lending to the “Removable Population”
In accordance with Executive Order 14406 “Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System”, the National Credit Union Administration along with fellow agencies the Office of the Comptroller of Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have issued guidance on lending to individuals not legally authorized to work in the United States. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Takeaways from the 2026 CU*Answers Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2027. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!
ACH Reserve Costs: the Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
With traditional ACH processing for transactions such as mortgage lending, credit unions are losing hundreds of thousands a year in hidden costs. By modernizing payment processing, credit unions can instead use those funds to get ahead, says Jeff Osheka.
The Refinancing Wave: What Credit Unions Stand to Gain
Thanks to the rising costs of living, your members are staying in their current cars longer, as opposed to buying new, which means more repairs and money out of their pockets. Tim Blochowiak discusses how your credit union can be prepared to meet members with the refinancing tools they need and build member loyalty.
How Credit Scores Shaped Personal Finance in America
Credit scores. We all have one, but why and how did they get started? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo wraps up Financial Literacy Month by looking at the history of credit scores.
Financial Inclusion in Credit Unions: From Mission to Measurable Results
Traditional credit scoring methods often leave out critical context and historical information, keeping members from the loans they need. Yoel Gavloski examines the idea of going beyond the numbers to create an inclusive lending program.
Small Business Lending: Why Now?
Credit union veteran Walter Merkle discusses the benefits that small business lending can bring to credit unions willing to engage with these accounts and how they can get started doing so.
America’s Credit Unions Calls On the NCUA to Provide Regulatory Relief Following New Executive Order
Following the White House’s issuance of the “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit” Executive Order, America’s Credit Unions is calling on NCUA to begin offering regulatory relief consistent with the Order. CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus reports.
The Credit Union, the CDC, and the CUSO
Using a real-world example, Mike Hales shares how credit unions can collaborate with CUSOs and Community Development Corporations to better meet the needs of small businesses in their communities.
NCUA Shares Its Supervisory Priorities for 2026
The National Credit Union Administration has published its supervisory priorities for 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the areas NCUA examiners will review in the year ahead, and where credit unions should focus its efforts to that effect.
