Federal Housing Administration Gains Support for Forty-Year Mortgage Proposal
As the comment period for the 40-year mortgage proposal made by the Federal Housing Administration drew to a close, NAFCU and CUNA voiced their support, reports Esteban Camargo.
House Dem Credit Union Bill Has Bankers, CUs Fired Up
As the House Financial Services Committee prepares to consider legislation that would allow all federal credit unions to add underserved areas to their fields of membership, the war of words between banks and credit unions has ratcheted up once again, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Death and Taxes: A Tale of Bank vs. Credit Union Lobbying
Banks and credit unions have been duking it out in D.C. over the tax exemption status the latter are allowed. David Baumann recaps the lobbying efforts both sides are making to discredit the other.
CU Trades: NCUA is Too Picky in Anti-Money Laundering Exams
NCUA examiners are too picky in their Anti-Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act enforcement and are citing financial institutions for small technical violations, NAFCU and CUNA have told the agency, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
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.
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.
Cooperative Trade Associations Need to Evolve with the Times
Trade Associations have had a critical role in the credit union industry over the years. Chip Filson is concerned though that they may be resting on their laurels, and have failed to evolve with an ever changing industry. What does the future hold in store for them?
Credit Unions, Businesses Say PPP Loan Forgiveness Process is Daunting
As businesses and credit unions move into the Paycheck Protection Program’s loan forgiveness process, they are reporting that it is so complex and burdensome that they have had to spend valuable time and resources on the paperwork, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
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.
Federal Credit Unions May Use Federal Courts, Appeals Court Says
In a ruling that sounds strange but that credit unions say is extremely important, a U.S. appeals court affirmed this week that federal credit unions may use the federal court system, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
